Winston-Salem, NC

The Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is located in the northwestern part of the state. The MSA includes Forsyth and Davidson counties. The city of Winston-Salem is the county seat of Forsyth County, and the largest city in the MSA. The MSA has a population of approximately 676,000 people.

The housing market in the Winston-Salem MSA has been strong in recent years. Home prices have been rising steadily, and there has been a healthy demand for both new and existing homes. The average sales price for a home in the MSA was $247,000 in 2017, up from $234,000 in 2016. The number of homes sold also increased from 2016 to 2017, by about 2%.

There are several factors that have contributed to the strong housing market in Winston-Salem. One is that the economy in general has been doing well recently, with low unemployment and strong job growth. This has helped to create more demand for housing as people feel confident about their finances and their future prospects. Additionally, interest rates remain low by historical standards, making it an attractive time to buy a home.

Another factor that has helped to drive the housing market is population growth. The Winston-Salem MSA has seen population growth of about 1% per year over the past few years. This is due to both natural increase (more births than deaths) and net migration (more people moving into the area than moving out). This population growth creates additional demand for housing as people need places to live.

Looking ahead, it seems likely that the strong housing market will continue in Winston-Salem over at least the next year or two. Economic conditions remain favorable, and population growth is expected to continue as well. This should keep home prices rising and help to maintain high levels of demand for both new and existing homes