Counties / Davidson County
Davidson County
Lake living and value within 20 minutes of Winston-Salem or High Point
- Median sold
- $299,900
- Average sold
- $341,921
- Days on market
- 33
- Population
- 170k
- Avg commute
- 26 min
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. 652 closed sales in Davidson.
Davidson County on the map
City limits, towns and roads across Davidson. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.
Overview
Davidson County is famous for Lexington barbecue and High Rock Lake, the second-largest lake in NC. Thomasville, Wallburg and Welcome give Winston-Salem commuters lower taxes and larger lots, while the lake communities draw weekenders and retirees.
Why people move here
- High Rock Lake waterfront
- Lexington Barbecue Festival
- Lower property taxes than Forsyth or Guilford
- Three school systems to choose from
Climate
Warm summers moderated near the lake; mild winters.
Common questions
- What is the median home price in Davidson County?
- Per Triad MLS closed sales over the last 90 days (as of Oct 9, 2026), the median sold price in Davidson County was $299,900 and the average was $341,921, across 652 closed sales. The average runs higher because a handful of high-end sales pull it up; the median is the middle sale. Prices vary widely by school zone and lot size.
- Which school districts serve Davidson County?
- Davidson County Schools, Lexington City Schools, Thomasville City Schools.
- What is Davidson County best known for?
- High Rock Lake waterfront; Lexington Barbecue Festival; Lower property taxes than Forsyth or Guilford; Three school systems to choose from.