There are 22 independent living communities serving Winston Salem, North Carolina. This includes 17 communities in Winston Salem and 5 nearby. Independent living costs in North Carolina range from about $20 to $145 per day, with an average cost running around $54. The per month cost averages roughly $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $19,404, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Winston Salem, NC generally ranges from about $550 per month to $2,525 per month. The average cost is about $1,932 per month, or around $23,183 per year.
Located in Forsyth County, Winston Salem is a large city in North Carolina. It is part of the Winston-Salem metro area. It is the fifth largest city in the state, with 250,944 people living within the city limits and 393,846 in the surrounding metro area. People who are over 55 compose around 24% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Winston Salem is 74. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $42,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.79% and the average housing price is $61,500, which is lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Winston Salem has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives heavy amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Winston Salem has good water quality ratings, poor air quality, and a high rate of crime.