Living in the TRIAD

Winston-Salem

There are numerous reasons people choose Winston-Salem as their home. Affordability and work opportunities are at the top of the list. Winston-Salem consistently ranks among the most affordable U.S. metro areas to live. Although prices have trended up over the last few years, the median dollar value of a typical home in the Twin City is still significantly lower than the national median.

As an attractive place to do business, Winston-Salem has seen rapid economic growth through projects that have generated thousands of jobs and millions in investment over the last years.

With a top-notch healthcare system and endless entertainment options, Winston-Salem offers big-city amenities while still retaining its southern charm.

Clemmons

The Village of Clemmons is located in Forsynth County, much of which lies within the Winston-Salem metro area. Clemmons is far enough from the bustle and hustle of downtown Winston-Salem but close enough to enjoy all of its amenities. Yet, Clemmons offers its residents all they need for everyday life: a hospital, a YMCA, a chamber of commerce, a newspaper, several religious institutions, and highly rated public schools.

Of particular note is Clemmons' low tax rates - among the lowest of all towns in the region. Boasting a pro-business stance, the village has recently seen a large amount of new developments, including a new connector street, start-up businesses, dining and shopping venues, and residential complexes.

Greensboro

The largest city in the Piedmont Triad and the third in the state, Greensboro has a thriving cultural scene and vibrant nightlife. The city is located in the heartland of North Carolina and is intersected by three major highways that provide easy access to the rest of the country. Already in the late 19th century, the city became known as a logistical hub and was nicknamed "The Gate City."

These days, the name extends beyond transportation. The city has been attracting a great deal of new development investment and a pool of talents from all over the country. Greensboro is headquarters to several nationally-known companies, most notably Wrangler, Mack Trucks, and The Fresh Market. More recently, Boom Supersonic and Toyota planted roots in the Gate City.

With so much growth and opportunities galore, Greensboro is a fantastic place to call home.

High Point

Located right outside Greensboro, High Point is a major manufacturing hub for textiles, woodworking, and tobacco.

Known as the “Furniture Capital of the World," High Point has a leading furniture industry that benefits from access to vast hardwood forests in the central and western parts of the state as well as a developed transportation network. Today, the city holds the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, the High Point Furniture Market.

What few people may know about High Point, however, is that you can get a lot of bang for your buck as housing costs are below the regional averages.

Kernersville

Located in the heart of the Triad, Kernersville is the largest suburb of Metro Winston-Salem. Kernersville’s rich history is everywhere to be found. Take a leisurely stroll through downtown and you'll see dozens of historic homes, including the famous Körner's Folly. The eccentric brick home with a shingled, cross-gable roof was built in 1880 by Jule Gilmer Körner and is now a historic house museum that is owned and operated by the Körner's Folly Foundation.

For people looking for that small town feel, Kernersville is the right fit. The town has a stated commitment to growth management that creates high quality development while maintaining a "small town atmosphere." 

North Davidson

Tucked right between Winston-Salem and Lexington, Northern Davidson county has come to be the beloved home to many moving into this area from out of state. With convenient access to the I-40 & I-85 corridors, it is a fantastic place to live whether you work in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Kernersville or further out in Salisbury, Greensboro, or Burlington.

Northern Davidson boasts great home prices for the square footage when compared to the national average, attractive property taxes, and usually more space per lot than any other neighboring town or city. Families with school-age kids are served by a respected school system. In fact, two of the largest Davidson county schools are seated in Northern Davidson county.

Asheboro

Most North Carolinians think of Asheboro as the proud home of the state-owned North Carolina Zoo, the world's largest natural habitat zoo. What few people know is that Asheboro has a fantastic dining scene. Locally owned downtown restaurants include one of America’s top-rated fried chicken restaurants, Magnolia 23, and The Table Farmhouse Bakery, a European-style café where patrons can enjoy delicious farm-to-table food. 

With a population of approximately 25,000, Asheboro is the largest city in Randolph County with a historic downtown that was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lexington

Are you a big fan of barbecue? One of the two major styles of North Carolina barbecue originated in Lexington, the county seat and home to the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival. The self-proclaimed "Barbecue Capital of the World" is home to more than a dozen Lexington-style barbecue restaurants.

In addition to being a foodie destination, Lexington's historic downtown boasts a small family grocery that has been around for more than 100 years, a large hardware store, and a quaint little candy shop. Wine lovers planning to move to Lexington will rejoice to find that the surrounding countryside is home to a half dozen wineries.

Burlington

Burlington, NC has been featured several times among the top hottest markets in the country. The competitiveness of Burlington's housing market is in part due to a combination of affordability and a growing job market. The median sale price in Burlington is significantly cheaper than other NC metro areas such as Charlotte and Raleigh and less than the national median.

This vibrant, diverse town offers an abundance of economic opportunities for newcomers. LabCorp has its headquarters and several testing facilities in Burlington, employing over 3,000 people. Recent new additions to the business community include the corporate headquarters of Honda Aero, the jet engine manufacturer for Honda and other aircraft manufacturers, as well as Sheetz Corporation.

Thomasville

Located in Davidson Country, Thomasville was built around the local railway system. This rail heritage isn't lost on its residents, who come together every year to celebrate the Trackside Train Day, an event that features model train displays, new and used trains in a variety of scales, and drawings for free rail fan prizes.

Curiously, Thomasville is referred to as the "Chair Town" in reference to a 30-foot landmark replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair that rests in the middle of the city. Much like High Point, Thomasville has been historically associated with furniture and cabinetry manufacture.