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Winston-Salem, North Carolina · ZIP 27103

Winston-Salem — ZIP 27103

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Winston-Salem (27103) scores 54/100 — Fair for Winston-Salem. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $285K.

54OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$285K
Median rent$1,690/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$285K

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,462

Violent Crime

2,152

Property Crime

9,310

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Forsyth County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty11–12121
90%
Not reported
Early College of Forsyth Co09–12306
77%
92%
Moore Magnet ElementaryPK–05450
43%
36%
Bolton ElementaryPK–05380
37%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,978

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

38.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27103 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27103 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27103 is approximately $285K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27103 in Winston-Salem has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.