Ten counties, compared
Guilford and Forsyth have the most inventory. The counties around them trade a longer drive for lower taxes, bigger lots or a single top-ranked school district.
| County | Seat | Population | Median sold | Average sold | Days on market | Avg commute | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford County | Greensboro | 550,000 | $317,500 | $371,874 | 22 median | 23 min | Families who want big-city amenities at a mid-size price |
| Forsyth County | Winston-Salem | 390,000 | $315,000 | $367,401 | 25 median | 22 min | Buyers who want arts, medicine and research careers in a walkable city |
| Alamance County | Graham | 175,000 | $325,000 | $352,333 | 31 median | 25 min | Commuters splitting time between the Triad and the Triangle |
| Randolph County | Asheboro | 145,000 | $284,600 | $303,986 | 21 median | 27 min | Acreage, new construction and the Toyota battery plant workforce |
| Davidson County | Lexington | 170,000 | $299,900 | $341,921 | 33 median | 26 min | Lake living and value within 20 minutes of Winston-Salem or High Point |
| Rockingham County | Wentworth | 91,000 | $239,900 | $265,908 | 28 median | 27 min | Small-town living and river recreation north of Greensboro |
| Stokes County | Danbury | 45,000 | $299,900 | $334,272 | 21 median | 30 min | Mountain views and privacy within reach of Winston-Salem |
| Surry County | Dobson | 71,000 | $260,000 | $304,307 | 30 median | 24 min | Wine country, Mount Airy charm and Blue Ridge foothills |
| Yadkin County | Yadkinville | 37,000 | $275,000 | $348,663 | 31 median | 28 min | Vineyards, farmland and quiet living 30 minutes from Winston-Salem |
| Davie County | Mocksville | 43,000 | $329,500 | $370,478 | 21 median | 27 min | Top-ranked small school district close to Winston-Salem |
Population and commute figures are rounded Census estimates. Sold prices and days on market: Triad MLS closed sales, last 90 days, as of Oct 9, 2026. Average is pulled up by a few high-end sales; median is the middle sale.