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Winston-Salem, North Carolina · ZIP 27104

Winston-Salem — ZIP 27104

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Winston-Salem (27104) 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 premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $378K.

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 index65/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$378K
Median rent$1,427/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

$378K

Median Rent

$1,427/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
Whitaker ElementaryPK–05490
73%
69%
R J Reynolds High09–121,759
57%
53%
Brunson ElementaryPK–05355
44%
44%
Wiley Magnet Middle06–08754
34%
40%
South Fork ElementaryPK–05503
26%
20%

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

31,184

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27104 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 27104 has a school score of 65/100. 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 27104 is approximately $378K. 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 27104 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.