Winston-Salem, NC Rankings


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Winston-Salem, NC is a mid-sized city located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region. It has been consistently ranked by BestPlaces as one of the best cities in the United States to live in, thanks to its low cost of living, high quality of life and educational opportunities. In particular, Winston-Salem has been highly rated for its strong job market, particularly due to the presence of several major employers such as Wake Forest University and Novant Health. The city also boasts an abundance of recreational activities, cultural attractions and dining options for residents to enjoy. Moreover, Winston-Salem's crime rate is below the average national rate which makes it an incredibly safe place to live in. Overall, Winston-Salem is an excellent city that offers plenty of reasons for people to call it home.

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#64 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#138 Best Green Cities
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Over 4 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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