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Clemmons.
About
Life in Clemmons
Living in Clemmons means you're getting suburban stability without feeling like you've completely left civilization behind—you're right next to Winston-Salem but in a quieter pocket that's actually grown 6% in the last few years, suggesting people aren't just passing through. Housing costs are moderate for the region with median home values around $336,000 and rents averaging $1,269, which feels reasonable compared to many mid-sized metros, though you'll want to factor that the job market here is solid but not booming—unemployment sits at 4.0%, and most people commute about 23 minutes to work in Winston-Salem or other nearby areas. Weekends here tend to center around Tanglewood Park, a solid green space with an arboretum and rose garden that gives you outdoor access without needing to drive hours, plus there's enough community infrastructure that you're not completely reliant on Winston-Salem for everything.
Clemmons at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Foreign-Born
11.5%
Broadband Internet
94.5%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Clemmons: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clemmons, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.3%), and 8.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NC
Rent, home values, and income in Clemmons
In Clemmons, home values are 16% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,304
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $384,402 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Clemmons
Unemployment in Forsyth County, which includes Clemmons, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Clemmons: Forsyth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Forsyth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Clemmons Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.1 min avg
How Clemmons residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clemmons, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 64 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, which covers Clemmons, runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,208.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Forsyth County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Forsyth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Forsyth County, which includes Clemmons, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $151,500 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $871,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Forsyth County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Forsyth County, which includes Clemmons, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
133
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Forsyth County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clemmons has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Annual Snowfall
7.0"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 53°F | 27°F | 3.21" |
| Mar | 61°F | 34°F | 3.65" |
| Apr | 71°F | 43°F | 4.50" |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 4.22" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.74" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.54" |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 3.75" |
| Dec | 52°F | 28°F | 3.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clemmons
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Clemmons's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Old Vineyard Youth Services
Psychiatric · 4.9 mi away · Winston Salem
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Winston-Salem
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6 mi away · Winston-Salem
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clemmons
Clemmons's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clemmons (within 15 miles)
Forsyth Technical Community College
6.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,113 students · in-state tuition $2,276 · 36% graduate · median earnings $40,074 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,485 students · in-state tuition $70,332 · 91% graduate · median earnings $104,443 (10 yrs after entry)
Winston-Salem State University
9.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,170 students · in-state tuition $6,098 · 56% graduate · median earnings $52,558 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
8.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 945 students · in-state tuition $9,611 · 79% graduate · median earnings $46,097 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 460 students · in-state tuition $19,775 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,560 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 423 students · in-state tuition $35,200 · 58% graduate · median earnings $50,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clemmons
Clemmons has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
31 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
83 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clemmons
Clemmons Branch Library
3554 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
Cities Near Clemmons
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Clemmons?
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Clemmons FAQ
Is Clemmons, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Clemmons's median rent is $1,269/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $87,655/year. Median home value is $335,800.
Is Clemmons, North Carolina safe?⌄
Clemmons is policed by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 206 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1209 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clemmons, North Carolina?⌄
Forsyth County, which includes Clemmons, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clemmons, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Clemmons is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,269/month and median household income is $87,655/year. The median home value is $335,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clemmons, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Clemmons is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from