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Autumnal entertainment and year-round fun in Winston-Salem’s West Highlands
Since 1952, North Carolinians have flocked to West Highlands to attend the 10-day Carolina Classic Fair, which is held every autumn at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. While Ferris wheel rides and agriculture competitions are just seasonal activities, vast green spaces and a location near Wake Forest University and downtown Winston-Salem give the neighborhood plenty of year-round entertainment options. “West Highlands has something for everyone,” says Nancy Huber, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services who has sold several houses in the area. “Homes vary greatly in price, style and size. That’s what makes it such a desirable area.”
Midcentury in the north and century-old estates to the south
The sidewalk-lined streets in West Highlands' northern region are brimming with midcentury ranch styles and Cape Cod cottages. These two-to-three-bedroom homes typically cost between $150,000 and $250,000, a range similar to a Winston-Salem home’s average $250,000 selling price. Early 20th-century architecture abounds West Highlands’ winding roads in the southernmost area. Homebuyers will find Craftsman-style bungalows, Tudor estates, Colonial Revivals and Prairie properties. These four-to-five-bedroom homes on 1-acre plots can cost between $500,000 and $1 million. From half-circle driveways to two-car garages, parking options are aplenty here, no matter what decade the dwelling is from.
West Highlands is just minutes from downtown Winston-Salem.
Runnymeade Road in West Highlands features spacious homes with immaculate lawns.
West Highlands sees popularity in both brick ranchers and Colonials.
West Highlands features manicured lawns and Colonial-style homes.
West Highlands boasts spacious Colonial homes.
West Highlands comprises some updated cottage homes.
Amidst the trees, find a Craftsman-styled home in West Highlands.
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and Wake Forest University proximity
Children in West Highlands can attend Kimberly Park Elementary, which has an overall C grade from Niche. Next, they can go to B-minus-graded Wiley Magnet Middle. The school’s STEAM magnet has designated lab time and robotics classes. Lastly, students may attend B-plus-graded Richard J. Reynolds High on its original 1923 campus. With an impressive arts magnet, the school has ballet, sculpture-making and guitar classes. Just 3 miles north of the neighborhood, Wake University offers over 50 undergraduate degree programs. “This is a neighborhood with permanent residents. Students don’t typically live here,” says Huber.
Brunson Elementary School is situated next to Hanes Park in downtown Winston-Salem.
Summit School is a place where inspired learning is a point of pride.
Wiley Magnet School is within walking distance of Hanes Park.
Reynolds High School scores a B+ on Niche.
St. Leo Catholic School plays a vital role in the West Highlands community.
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Green space for tennis players, leisurely walkers and avid hikers
Located along Northwest Boulevard, Hanes Park has 20 tennis courts, three baseball diamonds, and a playground with three slides. Residents can also stroll amid stone footbridges and dogwood trees at Runnymede Park, a small green space between homes. Those looking for a more intense hike can hop on the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail on Reynolda Road or Gillete Street. The two-and-a-half-mile dirt path passes wide-open pastures, fleabane wildflower fields and oak tree groves. Children can stop by Kimberly Park along Pittsburg Avenue to swim at the public pool or run around the updated playground.
The YMCA is a cornerstone of the West Highlands community.
Softball is a beloved sport for young girls in West Highlands.
Runnymeade Park is a peaceful spot for walks and babbling brooks in West Highlands.
Joe White Tennis Center is located in Hanes Park.
The plaque at Hanes Park entrance commemorates the 47 acres donated by the Hanes family.
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The fun doesn’t end with the Carolina Classic Fair
The neighborhood is also home to the 70-acre Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in its northeast corner. Around 325,000 people visit the parcel for the Carolina Classic Fair every October. They can play carnival games, watch tractor pulls and devour food like a burger stuffed between two Krispy Kreme donuts. Residents will also find plenty of activity here year-round like the Fairground Farmers Market held every Saturday. Ice skaters can enjoy the public rink in the Fairgrounds Annex, and skateboarders can ride the 325-foot-long pump track at the Fairgrounds Skate Park. West of the fairgrounds is the Lawrence Joel Veteran Memorial Coliseum. The 14,665-seat arena is home to the Wake Forest University men’s and women’s basketball teams, and it hosts a plethora of concerts with past performances including Wiz Khalifa and Bob Dylan.
A shopping destination along Stratford Road and Miller Street
West Highlands is less than 1 mile from the shopping mecca between Stratford Road and Miller Street. Residents can grab groceries from Publix or Whole Foods and eat from several locally owned restaurants. Since 1987, Midtown Café & Dessertery has been a go-to for all-day breakfast and scratch-made sweets like bourbon berry bread pudding or cream cheese brownies. Indian food lovers will also find exactly what they’re looking for at Nawab, a spot known for its tandoori chicken and vegetarian options. The neighborhood is less than 1 mile from the Thruway Center on Stratford Road. “It’s probably the most popular shopping center in town, so being near it is incredibly convenient,” says Huber. Shoppers can browse stores like J. Crew Factory, Champion and Lululemon.
The 1703 Restaurant in West Highlands offers a picturesque atmosphere.
Discover the hidden gem of 1703 Restaurant in West Highlands.
Miller Street Market is our go-to for stocking up your cupboards in West Highlands.
Discover colorful pottery for sale at a local West Highlands boutique.
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A convenient location near West 1st Street and U.S. Route 421
While residents often walk West Highlands’ wide streets and sidewalks, it is a car-dependent community. Drivers can quickly get to downtown Winston-Salem via a 2-mile trip east on West 1st Street. U.S. Route 421 spans the neighborhood's southern region, making Greensboro a 30-mile drive east. Bus riders will also find several Winston-Salem Transit Authority stops sprinkled across West 1st Street and University Parkway.
Downtown Winston-Salem is a short drive from the West Highlands community.
Downtown Winston-Salem is a quick bus ride from West Highlands.
E-bikes and scooters are readily available in West Highlands.
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Parks in this Area
Gateway Commons Park
Joe White Tennis Complex
Tennis
Runnymede Park
Trails
Kimberly Park
Stratford Road Park
Greenway Park
Transit
Airport
Piedmont Triad International
39 min drive
West Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Highlands, Winston-Salem sell after 216 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Highlands, Winston-Salem over the last 12 months is $319,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,957
Median Age
43
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,940
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,350
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
42.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
57.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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