Over its 200-year history, Flat Rock and its neighbors in Southeast Winston-Salem were centers of industry in North Carolina. On the edge of Flat Rock, the Nissen Wagon Works factory was a driver of economic development in the area, its remnants still standing today. And throughout the 20th century, Piedmont Quarry employed many residents in its deep granite channels. Today, much of the local industry has pulled out of Flat Rock as jobs shifted to downtown Winston-Salem. But the history remains alongside demographic shifts, as the area has become home to much of the city’s Hispanic population. Along with less expensive housing for the city, Flat Rock's convenience to Winston-Salem draws residents to the area.
Flat Rock residents can drive by the remnants of the old Nissen Wagon Works factory.
Flat Rock offers downtown proximity at affordable prices.
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Flat Rock’s diverse home styles
Turning off the main thoroughfare of Waughtown Street into the residential area of Flat Rock, homes cluster close together. “You can find all sorts of house styles here,” says Willette Roper, a local Realtor with Roper Triad Realty. “Bungalows, Capes, smaller homes — it’s not just one style.” The homes sit close to the street, leaving little room for a front yard, but have larger backyards, sometimes bordered by chain link fences. Further from Waughtown Road, houses have more space and larger lots. Larger, well-maintained homes can go for as much as $300,000, but prices generally stay closer to $150,000.
Flat Rock features smaller ranch homes, many with a lot of character.
A few cottages in Flat Rock date back to the 1930s.
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A unique park at the old quarry
Flat Rock residents have easy access to one of Winston-Salem’s standout outdoor spaces: the Quarry at Grant Park. Views of the downtown skyline highlight the lookout point that overhangs the quarry pond that formed once it closed in the 1970s. For bikers and walkers, the Waughtown Connector greenway leads from Flat Rock to the quarry and onward to Reynolds Park and Salem Lake. Locals enjoy boating on Salem Lake and walking or biking the trails on it's banks. Just down the street from the neighborhood, kids play basketball and utilize the computer lab at Sprague Street Park Community Center.
Flat Rock kayakers can head to Salem Lake for a day on the water.
You can see Winston-Salem's skyline from The Quarry at Grant Park in the distance.
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School choice in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Part of the highly rated Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, Flat Rock’s residents have access to the system’s school choice initiative. Students can choose from a list of nearby schools and magnet academies, including Hall-Woodward Elementary School, rated a C-plus by Niche; Hanes Magnet School, an A-minus graded middle school; and the B-rated East Forsyth High School. High school students can take classes at Forsyth Technical Community College as well as the Career Center in downtown Winston-Salem for more technically focused instruction.
Hanes Middle is a public school in Winston-Salem.
East Forsyth High School is rated as an above-average B-grade public school on Niche.
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Easy access across Winston-Salem
Flat Rock is just over 4 miles away from downtown Winston-Salem, as Waughtown Street leads right to Main Street. While the Winston-Salem Transit Authority serves the area via a few nearby bus stops, residents generally own cars. Destinations across the Piedmont Triad — the cities of Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point — are easy to get to via the highway, since the neighborhood lies adjacent to the Interstate 40 and Interstate 74 interchange. For trips up and down the East Coast, Piedmont Triad International Airport is just a 20-minute drive away.
Winston-Salem's Transit Authority serves Flat Rock and other nearby communities.
Flat Rock residents can enjoy suburban life only minutes from downtown.
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Hispanic shopping and dining nearby
While a mostly residential area, Flat Rock has a few businesses, mostly reflecting the Mexican heritage of many locals. The neighborhood’s El Jarocho is a Hispanic market that caters to residents, proudly offering products from Veracruz, Mexico. A mile east, Taqueria El Paisano serves authentic tacos in a no-frills location. The opposite way down Waughtown Road towards downtown, Kermit’s Hot Dog House pays homage to nostalgic all-American eateries with its burgers and dogs. For any additional grocery needs, Food Lion sits on the other side of the street from Kermit’s, just three minutes from Flat Rock.
Taqueria El Paisano near Flat Rock is a beloved local spot.
El Jarocho in Flat Rock features many authentically sourced Mexican goods and groceries.
Flat Rock residents love grabbing a bit at the nearby Kermit's Hot Dog House.
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Important to know
Flat Rock has struggled economically in the last few decades, as local businesses and blue-collar jobs pulled out of the area. Median household income is about half the national average, in line with many of its adjoining neighborhoods. The CAP Index Crime Score for the area is higher than the national average, but programs like Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods as well as the Sprague Street Park Community Center are working to address the root causes and keep the community strong.
The Sprague Street Park Community Center near Flat Rock features fun activities for everyone.
Flatrock is a small suburb located on the southeastern edge of Winston-Salem.
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Parks in this Area
Salem Lake Park
Boating
Fishing
Lake
Belview Park
The Quarry at Grant Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Trails
Forest Park
Reynolds Park
Bike Trails
Golf
Grills
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Flat Rock
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Flat Rock Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Flat Rock, Winston-Salem sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Flat Rock, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $144,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$160,000
Median Sale Price
$144,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$144,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
264
Median Year Built
1947
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,215
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
669
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,458
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,756
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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