Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 386,740 ↑ 1.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $65,541 12% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $227,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| Median Age | 38.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 178 transactions |
| Active Listings | 171 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 115 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jul 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $23,770 |
| Recent Sales | 93 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 110 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 7.93 acres |
| Active Listings | 94 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 10.65 | $70,000 | $6,573 | 0 Old Hollow Rd | Winston Salem |
| Mar 2026New | 2.55 | $339,000 | $132,941 | 712 Labrador Ln Lot 1 | Winston Salem |
| Mar 2026New | 73.31 | $300,571 | $4,100 | 00 Fisher Rd | Tobaccoville |
| Mar 2026New | 2.98 | $3,500 | $1,174 | 0 Fairfield Dr | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 2.83 | $51,000 | $18,021 | 0 Larrimore Ln | Belews Creek |
| Feb 2026 | 2.38 | $59,900 | $25,115 | 1740 Shiloh Church Rd Lot 3C | Rural Hall |
| Feb 2026 | 2.22 | $59,900 | $26,970 | 1746 Shiloh Church Rd Lot 3D | Rural Hall |
| Feb 2026 | 2.84 | $49,900 | $17,570 | 4056 Rolling Hill Dr #8 | Tobaccoville |
| Feb 2026 | 1.35 | $10,000 | $7,407 | 0 Wynyard Ave | Rural Hall |
| Feb 2026 | 10.00 | $309,000 | $30,900 | 185 Trenton Dr | Kernersville |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 3.56 | $77,000 | $21,629 | 1002 Tyler Ct | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 1.07 | $19,500 | $18,224 | Leak Branch Rd | Rural Hall |
| Feb 2026 | 4.00 | $55,000 | $13,750 | 6165 Germanton Rd | Rural Hall |
| Feb 2026 | 1.03 | $79,000 | $76,700 | 5572 Long Walk Dr | Kernersville |
| Feb 2026 | 3.81 | $135,000 | $35,433 | 8397 Tuscany Dr | Lewisville |
| Feb 2026 | 3.81 | $135,000 | $35,433 | 8397 Tuscany Dr #13 | Lewisville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.03 | $79,000 | $76,699 | 5572 Long Walk Dr Lot 1041 | Kernersville |
| Jan 2026 | 4.73 | $289,000 | $61,099 | 730 Labrador Ln Lot 4 | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 1.49 | $150,000 | $100,671 | 2136 Vienna Dozier Rd #0 | Pfafftown |
| Jan 2026 | 8.38 | $389,000 | $46,420 | 718 Labrador Ln Lot 2 | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 11.25 | $337,000 | $29,956 | 0 Warren Rd | Kernersville |
| Jan 2026 | 7.55 | $120,000 | $15,894 | 4560 Mecum Rd | Walkertown |
| Jan 2026 | 2.33 | $539,958 | $231,742 | 6724 Shallowford Rd #10C | Lewisville |
| Jan 2026 | 2.79 | $43,500 | $15,591 | 4195 New Walkertown Rd #114A | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 8.15 | $60,000 | $7,362 | 4117 Eisenhower Rd | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 8.02 | $270,000 | $33,666 | 5245 Quail Forest Dr | Clemmons |
| Jan 2026 | 1.07 | $66,000 | $61,682 | 3541 N Lakeshore Dr | Clemmons |
| Jan 2026 | 1.07 | $66,000 | $61,682 | 3541 N Lakeshore Dr Lot 13 | Clemmons |
| Jan 2026 | 1.38 | $10,500 | $7,609 | Hollow Forest Rd | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 3.58 | $47,000 | $13,128 | 4944 Davis Rd #27B | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 1.10 | $3,308 | $3,007 | 4791 Weston Brooke Trl #9 | Kernersville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.02 | $230,000 | $225,490 | 7927 Boathouse Way #37 | Stokesdale |
| Dec 2025 | 9.88 | $99,600 | $10,081 | 0 Kallam Rd Lot 30 | Walkertown |
| Dec 2025 | 7.08 | $80,000 | $11,299 | 0 Jay Dee Dr | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 2.59 | $45,000 | $17,375 | 0 Ziglar Rd #17 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 1.74 | $175,000 | $100,575 | 4469 Indiana Ave | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 6.00 | $108,000 | $18,000 | 4600 River Bluff Farms Rd | Tobaccoville |
| Dec 2025 | 15.44 | $160,000 | $10,363 | 0 Day Rd | Walkertown |
| Dec 2025 | 1.50 | $16,888 | $11,259 | 0 Smith Edwards Rd #103J | Kernersville |
| Dec 2025 | 4.18 | $197,500 | $47,249 | 4942 Red Pine Ln Lot 2-3-4 | Pfafftown |
| Dec 2025 | 1.72 | $65,000 | $37,791 | 1565 Brookford Rd | Kernersville |
| Dec 2025 | 1.10 | $110,000 | $100,000 | 874 Montrachet Ct Lot 19 | Lewisville |
| Dec 2025 | 2.77 | $140,000 | $50,542 | 5160 Paramount Rd | Pfafftown |
| Dec 2025 | 21.00 | $210,000 | $10,000 | 0 Jones Rd | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 2.37 | $70,000 | $29,536 | 0 Fleetwood Cir Lot 17-22 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 1.04 | $4,000 | $3,846 | 224 S Cherry St | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 5.98 | $160,000 | $26,756 | 4901 & 4927 Montford Rd | Pfafftown |
| Nov 2025 | 10.01 | $97,000 | $9,690 | 0 Haven Forest Ln | Rural Hall |
| Nov 2025 | 2.45 | $62,000 | $25,306 | 3727 Mount Beulah Rd | Sherrills Ford |
| Nov 2025 | 2.40 | $12,500 | $5,208 | Hampton Rd | Clemmons |
| Nov 2025 | 14.90 | $460,000 | $30,872 | 9165 Lasater Rd | Clemmons |
| Nov 2025 | 13.35 | $490,000 | $36,704 | 1400 Chickasha Dr | Pfafftown |
| Nov 2025 | 1.02 | $10,000 | $9,775 | 3061-3067 Ridgemeadow Dr #5-6 | Winston Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 17.16 | $117,500 | $6,847 | 6400 Haven Forest Ln | Rural Hall |
| Nov 2025 | 8.41 | $108,000 | $12,842 | 9981 Sprinkle Ferry Rd | Tobaccoville |
| Nov 2025 | 24.32 | $260,000 | $10,692 | 0 River Ridge Rd | Pfafftown |
| Oct 2025 | 5.71 | $95,000 | $16,649 | 1944 Stafford Farm Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.17 | $123,500 | $105,556 | 9652 Lissara Camp Ct #112 | Lewisville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $180,000 | $90,000 | 865 Sedge Garden Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 9.95 | $220,000 | $22,111 | 0 Double D Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 15.41 | $235,000 | $15,250 | 0 McGee Rd #6 | Rural Hall |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $160,000 | $80,000 | 5215 Reidsville Rd | Walkertown |
| Oct 2025 | 3.05 | $203,000 | $66,557 | 1765 Union Cross Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 24.00 | $400,000 | $16,667 | Curry Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 3.45 | $18,500 | $5,362 | Motsinger Dr | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 1.61 | $20,000 | $12,422 | 2440 Meadowpark Ln | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 1.75 | $4,594 | $2,625 | 0 Northampton Dr #28D | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 1.03 | $70,000 | $67,961 | 5572 Long Walk Dr #29 | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.60 | $60,000 | $37,500 | 0 Tanglebrook Rd | High Pt |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 0 Parsons St | Pfafftown |
| Sep 2025 | 2.61 | $100,000 | $38,314 | 3351 Bowens Rd | Tobaccoville |
| Sep 2025 | 24.70 | $1,000,000 | $40,486 | 00A Conrad Rd | Lewisville |
| Sep 2025 | 6.89 | $98,000 | $14,224 | 0 Stigall Road | Kernersville |
| Sep 2025 | 2.91 | $59,900 | $20,584 | 1734 Shiloh Church Rd Lot 3B | Rural Hall |
| Sep 2025 | 59.03 | $1,410,000 | $23,886 | 7315 Plunkett Rd | Belews Creek |
| Sep 2025 | 6.10 | $145,000 | $23,770 | 5371 Loop Rd | Clemmons |
| Sep 2025 | 3.86 | $59,900 | $15,510 | 1728 Shiloh Church Rd Lot 3A | Rural Hall |
| Sep 2025 | 5.29 | $55,000 | $10,397 | 5536 Waller Rd | Pfafftown |
| Sep 2025 | 1.10 | $49,278 | $44,709 | 311 Byerly Rd | Winston Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 2.35 | $55,500 | $23,617 | 4045-9B Rolling Hill Dr Lot 9B | Tobaccoville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.10 | $165,000 | $53,226 | 1364 Williams Rd | Lewisville |
| Aug 2025 | 10.97 | $215,000 | $19,599 | 0 Hilltop Dr | Winston Salem |
| Aug 2025 | 3.94 | $100,000 | $25,381 | 0 Cedar Canyon Rd #127 | Kernersville |
| Aug 2025 | 3.94 | $250,000 | $63,452 | 1468 Old Salisbury Rd | Winston Salem |
| Aug 2025 | 2.66 | $165,000 | $62,030 | 4740 S Main St | Winston Salem |
| Aug 2025 | 6.74 | $85,000 | $12,611 | 7612 Ridge Rd | Tobaccoville |
| Aug 2025 | 14.91 | $194,000 | $13,011 | 0 Vance Rd | Kernersville |
| Aug 2025 | 5.19 | $110,000 | $21,195 | 0 Grapevine Rd #40F | Lewisville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.46 | $64,500 | $44,178 | 0 Harvest Dr #31-33 | Winston Salem |
| Jul 2025 | 1.84 | $300,000 | $163,044 | 710 Meadowlark Dr | Winston Salem |
| Jul 2025 | 71.71 | $3,588,000 | $50,035 | 1624 Union Cross Rd | Kernersville |
| Jul 2025 | 44.11 | $1,705,000 | $38,653 | 4051 Wallburg Rd | Winston Salem |
| Jul 2025 | 6.89 | $80,000 | $11,611 | 3765 New Walkertown Rd | Winston Salem |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $24,500 |
| Recent Sales | 85 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 97 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.42 acres |
| Active Listings | 77 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.46 | $43,000 | 1781 Ridge Bluff Cir Lot 93 | Rural Hall |
| Feb 2026 | 0.36 | $30,000 | 4954 Home Rd | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.08 | $266,000 | 2021 Salisbury Sq | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.30 | $8,000 | 3724 Signet Dr | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.32 | $37,000 | 2204 Bayeux Ct | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.48 | $105,000 | 7375 Plunkett Rd | Belews Creek |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $14,500 | 319 E 16th St | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.43 | $22,500 | 4624 Tobacco St Lot 16 | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.27 | $26,000 | 1757 Argonne Blvd | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.76 | $15,000 | 310 Lily Dr | Kernersville |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.80 | $297,000 | 1495 S Peace Haven Rd | Clemmons |
| Feb 2026 | 0.28 | $82,500 | 111 & 0 W Acadia Ave | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $18,000 | 1712 Longview Dr | Winston Salem |
| Feb 2026 | 0.60 | $29,500 | 6931 Harpervalley Ln | Clemmons |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $21,000 | 459 Timber Ridge Rd | Kernersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.47 | $21,000 | 455 Timber Ridge Rd | Kernersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.75 | $40,000 | 110 Asbury Place Ct | Clemmons |
| Jan 2026 | 0.92 | $94,400 | 3506 Glen Ellynn Ct #6 | Pfafftown |
| Jan 2026 | 0.55 | $32,000 | 0 Germanton Rd Lot 61 | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.29 | $24,500 | 803 McCreary St Lot 238 | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $165,000 | 1364 Pheasant Ln | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.98 | $35,000 | 5705 Marshallgate Dr | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.24 | $45,000 | 5510 Winona St | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $618 | 5076 Ozark Rd #28 | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.69 | $6,796 | 4965 Davis Rd #12R | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.21 | $1,456 | 170 Gerry Dr #9 | Kernersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.39 | $5,363 | 0 Hayes Dr #48G | Winston Salem |
| Jan 2026 | 0.38 | $4,000 | 0 University Pkwy #109C | Rural Hall |
| Jan 2026 | 0.06 | $1,100 | LOT 305 Hastings Hill Rd | Kernersville |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $10,000 | 6240 Creedmoor Ct | Rural Hall |
| Dec 2025 | 0.97 | $60,000 | 311 Beechcliff Ct | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.92 | $85,000 | 5120 Dock Davis Rd | Clemmons |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $155,000 | 195 W End Blvd | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.53 | $13,127 | 5036 Baux Mountain Rd #7F | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $3,831 | 590 S Research Pkwy #483 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.27 | $17,000 | 0 Hedgemore Dr #4 | Kernersville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $11,895 | 4513 Northampton Dr #202 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.20 | $3,000 | 405 Montcrest Dr #23 | Kernersville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.07 | $400 | 0 Union Cross Rd Lot 30D | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $1,575 | 0 S Research Pkwy #487 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $4,166 | 0 Diggs Blvd #76 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.49 | $22,000 | 2670 Green Crest Dr | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $18,666 | 919 Roosevelt St Lot 4 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $18,667 | 912 Roosevelt St Lot 21 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $18,667 | 910 Roosevelt St Lot 22 | Winston Salem |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $240,000 | 6225 Stadium Dr | Clemmons |
| Dec 2025 | 0.07 | $1,654 | 401 Montcrest Dr #22 | Kernersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $7,000 | Lee St | Kernersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.62 | $28,000 | 2026 Chris Dr | Walkertown |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $18,000 | 3624 Signet Dr | Winston Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.19 | $1,600 | 215 Gerry Dr #19 | Kernersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.55 | $6,000 | 0 Chippewa Dr | Winston Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.55 | $1,404,500 | 354 Cedar Trl | Winston Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $62,500 | Midpines Dr | Winston Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.32 | $16,500 | 3113 Airport Rd | Winston Salem |
| Nov 2025 | 0.96 | $405,000 | 1781 Round Hill Cir | Kernersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.19 | $6,174 | 999 Huntington Run Ln #20A | Kernersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.70 | $2,000 | 408 Burnt Mill Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.41 | $46,900 | 144 Hewes St Lot 2 | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $44,900 | 148 Hewes St Lot 1 | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.31 | $44,900 | 134 Hewes St Lot 4 | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $31,000 | 126 Hewes St Lot 6 | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.35 | $45,900 | 138 Hewes St Lot 3 | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $30,000 | 0 Conebury Ln | Walkertown |
| Oct 2025 | 0.61 | $175,000 | 379 Lissara Lodge Dr #129 | Lewisville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.24 | $50,000 | 819 W 7th St | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $24,000 | 6001 Hedgerow Cir | Clemmons |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $24,000 | 6001 Hedgerow Cir #18F | Clemmons |
| Oct 2025 | 0.54 | $34,000 | 348 Clay Flynt Rd | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.90 | $60,000 | 309 Lily Dr | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.27 | $13,500 | Pinecrest Dr | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $4,659 | 3990 Freeman Park Ct #1 | Walkertown |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $24,950 | 314 Lily Dr #12 | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.90 | $35,050 | 309 Lily Dr #10 | Kernersville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $28,000 | 5868 Graham Farm Rd | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $3,969 | 1311 Cunningham St #112 | Winston Salem |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $20,000 | 9024 Foxlair Dr | Kernersville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.66 | $25,500 | 4930 Germanton Rd | Winston Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $35,000 | 3852 Crusade Dr | Winston Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $35,000 | 3852 Crusade Dr #48 | Winston Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 0.92 | $15,000 | 0 Shiloh Church Rd Lot 4 | Rural Hall |
| Sep 2025 | 0.46 | $46,000 | 9400 Glen Cross Dr #58 | Kernersville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $24,000 | 1111 Manly St NW | Winston Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $27,000 | 231 N Dunleith Ave | Winston Salem |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $405,500 | 3429 Willowcrest St | High Point |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 386,740 |
| Population (2020) | 382,590 |
| Population Growth | 1.08% |
| Median Household Income | $65,541 |
| Median Home Value | $227,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 173,220 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 17,477 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.1% |
| Median Age | 38.3 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58,655 (15.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
Market Overview
Forsyth County, North Carolina has a population of 386,740, which has grown 1.08% since 2020. The median household income is $65,541, below the national median of $74,580 by 12.1%. The housing vacancy rate of 10.1% suggests balanced market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $23,770 per acre, with properties averaging 7.90 acres. There are currently 171 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Forsyth County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Forsyth County has a population of 386,740. The county has grown 1.08% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Forsyth County?
The median household income in Forsyth County is $65,541, which is 12.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Forsyth County growing or shrinking?
Forsyth County is growing. The population has increased 1.08% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Forsyth County?
The median home value in Forsyth County is $227,800. The housing vacancy rate is 10.1%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $23,770 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $27,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.