What is the median home price in Forsyth County?

Per Triad MLS closed sales over the last 90 days (as of Oct 9, 2026), the median sold price in Forsyth County was $315,000 and the average was $367,401, across 1,251 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 Forsyth County?

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

What is Forsyth County best known for?

Wake Forest University and the downtown Innovation Quarter; Old Salem, Reynolda House, Winston-Salem Symphony; Fourth-largest school district in NC; Direct access to the Blue Ridge foothills.

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Forsyth County

Buyers who want arts, medicine and research careers in a walkable city

Median sold: $315,000
Average sold: $367,401
Days on market: 25
Population: 390k
Avg commute: 22 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. 1,251 closed sales in Forsyth.

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City limits, towns and roads across Forsyth. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.

Overview

Forsyth is home to Winston-Salem, the 'City of Arts and Innovation.' Wake Forest University, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the Innovation Quarter drive a strong professional job base. Historic neighborhoods like Buena Vista and West End sit minutes from newer growth in Clemmons, Lewisville and Kernersville.

Why people move here

Wake Forest University and the downtown Innovation Quarter
Old Salem, Reynolda House, Winston-Salem Symphony
Fourth-largest school district in NC
Direct access to the Blue Ridge foothills

Climate

Similar to Guilford with slightly cooler nights thanks to elevation toward the foothills. Fall color arrives in late October.

Neighborhoods in Forsyth

Buena Vista & West End

Winston-Salem · $400k – $1.5M+

Historic in-town homes near Reynolda and downtown

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Clemmons

Clemmons · $325k – $800k

Families wanting West Forsyth schools and I-40 access

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Lewisville

Lewisville · $350k – $750k

Newer subdivisions and a small-town square

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Kernersville

Kernersville · $275k – $600k

Living between Greensboro and Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem · $175k – $1M+

Historic in-town neighborhoods, arts and medicine careers, lower property taxes

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Pfafftown

Pfafftown · $275k – $650k

Quiet wooded neighborhoods on Winston-Salem's northwest edge

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Common questions

What is the median home price in Forsyth County?: Per Triad MLS closed sales over the last 90 days (as of Oct 9, 2026), the median sold price in Forsyth County was $315,000 and the average was $367,401, across 1,251 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 Forsyth County?: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
What is Forsyth County best known for?: Wake Forest University and the downtown Innovation Quarter; Old Salem, Reynolda House, Winston-Salem Symphony; Fourth-largest school district in NC; Direct access to the Blue Ridge foothills.

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