Best for affordability: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, North Carolina looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent and home price.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent and home price.
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| General Info | ||
| Population | 28,118 | 241,218 |
| Elevation | 56 ft(17 m) | 961 ft(293 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $469,767 | $255,760 |
| Median Rent | $1,985 | $1,468 |
| Median Income | $118,723 | $54,416 |
| Rent Burden | 20% | 32% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | N/A | 309 days/yr |
| Avg. High | N/A | 70°F |
| Comfort Score | N/A | 72/100Great |
| Temp Swing | N/A | 41°F |
| Annual Rainfall | N/A | 46"(117 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | N/A | 2"(5 cm) |
| Air Quality | N/A | AQI 46 (Avg)24 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 50 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 45 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.9/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | N/A |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 74%Cable: 93% | Fiber: 48%Cable: 95% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 36 years | 35.7 years |
| College Educated | 30% | 36% |
| Remote Workers | 20% | 10% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
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