Winston-Salem, NC metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Winston-Salem, NC metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Winston-Salem, NC metro area in its market cycle?
Winston-Salem, NC metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Winston-Salem, NC metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $320K | ▲ +3.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days | ▲ +10.8% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | ▲ +15.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,490 | ▲ +7.6% |
| Homes Sold | 820 | ▼ -6.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $172 | ▼ -3.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Winston-Salem, NC metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winston-Salem, NC metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Winston-Salem, NC metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Winston-Salem, NC metro area?
The median sale price in Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $320K, having risen 3.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Winston-Salem, NC metro area?
Winston-Salem, NC metro area scores 39 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Winston-Salem, NC metro area's Alpha Score?
Winston-Salem, NC metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (62/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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