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Housing costs climbed to in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a housing market.

that affordability will begin to improve in 2026 and beyond. But how much does housing cost in , right now?

Whether you're a high-end buyer or just starting out, analyzed home prices in Winston-Salem across different price tiers to show how expensive housing is—and how it compares to the national average. If you want to find out how much you can afford, try .

All data represents the monthly average for January 2026. Redfin defines housing price buckets as follows: Bottom (bottom 5%); Starter (5%-35%); Mid (35%-65%); High (65%-95%); Luxury (top 5%).

How expensive is housing in Winston-Salem?

• Bottom tier median sale price: $100,513
• Starter tier median sale price: $222,809
• Mid tier median sale price: $310,684
• High tier median sale price: $433,958
• Luxury median sale price: $880,694
• Median household income: $72,337

How expensive is housing nationwide?

• Bottom tier median sale price: $125,384
• Starter tier median sale price: $260,000
• Mid tier median sale price: $375,000
• High tier median sale price: $581,000
• Luxury tier median sale price: $1,341,493
• Median household income: $87,934