Housing
Home prices and rent in Winston-Salem
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with North Carolina and the U.S.
Census geography: Winston-Salem city, North Carolina. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Winston-Salem | North Carolina | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,800 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,087 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $59,268 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 56% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1991 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,700 | $147,900 | $233,800 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $722 | $806 | $1,087 |
| Median household income | $40,480 | $45,750 | $59,268 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area · Forsyth County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 9 Winston-Salem ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $96,700. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $53,400 | $61,000 | $68,650 | $76,250 | $82,350 | $88,450 | $94,550 | $100,650 |
| Very low income (50%) | $33,350 | $38,150 | $42,900 | $47,650 | $51,500 | $55,300 | $59,100 | $62,900 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $20,050 | $22,900 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Winston-Salem?
$233,800, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $288,900 in North Carolina and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Winston-Salem?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,087 a month, versus $1,228 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Winston-Salem?
The median home value went from $139,700 in 2014 to $233,800 in 2024 (+67%).
What is fair market rent in Winston-Salem?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,079 for a studio, $1,224 for one bedroom and $1,332 for two bedrooms; across Winston-Salem's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,160 to $1,850. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Winston-Salem city, North Carolina. Values are estimates with margins of error.