Buying Property in Forsyth County as a Foreigner
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Forsyth County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Forsyth County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-SalemCity | $297,569 | 6.1% | 62 | 39 | 45 |
| WalkertownCity | — | — | — | — | 45 |
| TobaccovilleCity | $299,911 | 7.2% | 60 | 18 | 45 |
| TimberfieldHood | $357,394 | 6.9% | 64 | 23 | 45 |
| Spring HouseHood | $317,396 | 6.3% | 72 | 42 | 45 |
| Salem PlaceHood | $429,373 | 5.6% | 60 | 36 | 45 |
| Rural HallCity | — | — | — | — | 45 |
| RivergateHood | $274,668 | 7.4% | 70 | 41 | 45 |
| Pinebrook ValleyHood | $213,437 | 6.8% | 63 | 29 | 45 |
| LewisvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 45 |
| LakeviewHood | $326,903 | 6.1% | 47 | 53 | 45 |
| KernersvilleCity | $326,903 | 6.1% | 66 | 53 | 45 |
| Jefferson OaksHood | $299,911 | 7.2% | 73 | 18 | 45 |
| ClemmonsCity | $429,373 | 5.6% | 69 | 36 | 45 |
| Brookhill ParkHood | $299,911 | 7.2% | 56 | 18 | 45 |
| BethaniaCity | — | — | — | — | 45 |
| Balsom MeadowsHood | $357,394 | 6.9% | 60 | 23 | 45 |
| Avondale EstatesHood | $326,903 | 6.1% | 67 | 53 | 45 |
| Angus RidgeHood | $326,903 | 6.1% | 70 | 53 | 45 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.4 | 3.8 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 24.6 | 3.9 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 24.8 | 4.0 | -0.0% |
| 2021 |
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| 25.1 |
| 4.2 |
| -5.6% |
| 2020 | 26.5 | 4.2 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 27.7 | 3.8 | — |
