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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Winston-Salem is approximately 6.941% (6.979% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for Winston-SalemThe median home value in Winston-Salem is $251k. The median monthly rent is $1,172. Annual property taxes average $2k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Winston-Salem have increased 18.8% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,103/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $47k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Winston-Salem is $65k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Winston-Salem are public administration (23%) and healthcare (11%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.