Winston-Salem is where it starts

Winston-Salem and Forsyth County stand out when it comes to looking for your next place to locate. This growing metro is located in the heart of the Carolina Core with easy access to destinations throughout the Southeast. Its walkable downtown features a mix of innovation and historic charm where you can find local businesses, restaurants, and breweries to enjoy. The Innovation Quarter, one of the world’s leading innovation districts, is home to cutting-edge research, educational institutions, and more than 90 companies, with future development imminent. Our economy is favorable for companies from large headquarters to new startups; in one of the best states for business, Winston-Salem’s low cost of living is a major advantage.

Economy & Employment

#2

Best City for Business Costs

Wallethub 2024

#7

US Metro for Life Sciences Construction

Commercial Search 2024

#2

Best City for Women in Tech

Magnify Money 2021

#20

Best Cities for Young Professionals

Forbes 2024

Cost of Living

#16

Best Affordable Places to Live

US News & World Report 2023-24

#2

Most Affordable Metro Area

Bureau of Economic Analysis 2022

Community

#10

Best Mid-Sized City

The Zebra 2023

#16

Safest Place to Live

US News & World Report 2021

#18

Best College Town in the South

Southern Living 2022

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