Counties / Stokes County
Stokes County
Mountain views and privacy within reach of Winston-Salem
- Median sold
- $299,900
- Average sold
- $334,272
- Days on market
- 21
- Population
- 45k
- Avg commute
- 30 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. 125 closed sales in Stokes.
Stokes County on the map
City limits, towns and roads across Stokes. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.
Overview
Stokes is where the Piedmont meets the mountains. Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Mountain's east face give King, Walnut Cove and Danbury a scenic backdrop, and King is a comfortable 25-minute commute to Winston-Salem.
Why people move here
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sauratown Mountains views
- Rural acreage close to the city
Climate
Cooler than the central Triad; foothill elevation brings more snow days.
Neighborhoods in Stokes
Common questions
- What is the median home price in Stokes County?
- Per Triad MLS closed sales over the last 90 days (as of Oct 9, 2026), the median sold price in Stokes County was $299,900 and the average was $334,272, across 125 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 Stokes County?
- Stokes County Schools.
- What is Stokes County best known for?
- Hanging Rock State Park; Sauratown Mountains views; Rural acreage close to the city.