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Clemmons, North Carolina

Introduction to Clemmons, North Carolina

Clemmons, North Carolina is 9 miles SW of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 60 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina.It is in Forsyth county. The village is part of the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metro area. The population of Clemmons is 13,827.

Clemmons History

The area now known as the Village of Clemmons was established in 1802 by Peter Clemmons. In fact, the village is named after him. The first railroad entered the area in the 1870s. The village was officially incorporated in December, 1986. West Forsyth Senior High School, the largest high school in Forsyth County, is located in Clemmons. The school was founded in 1964.

Clemmons and nearby Attractions

  • Tanglewood Park
  • Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art
  • Historic Bethabara Park
  • Pilot Mountain State Park
  • Old Salem
  • Reynolda House

Things To Do In Clemmons

while staying Clemmons, you can visit the Tanglewood Park Arboretum and Rose Garden. You can also choose to watch plays and concerts at the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. It is also worth visiting the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Clemmons Village Shopping Center and Westwood Shopping Center.

Clemmons Transportation

Smith Reynolds Airport can be reached within several minutes.

Clemmons Higher Education

Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem State University, and Wake Forest University are some of the nearest colleges and university.

High Points

Clemmons strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyClemmons Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyClemmons Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Clemmons Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Clemmons People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Clemmons Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clemmons College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Clemmons, NC

Comparing Clemmons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity74
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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