Economy in Winston Salem (Charlotte, Davidson: real estate, neighborhoods, to live in)

[cherieann]

I was wondering how Winston Salem is handling the economic downturn that is effecting some areas more then others. Housing, jobs etc> I have heard that Raliegh is actually doing better then most but was curious about Winston Salem. I used to live in Charlotte and am thinking of moving back to NC and considering Winston Salem. Also what is the culture like there as in things to do etc.

[trese]

Real estate is not doing so great. They say jobs are bad but all the restaurants stay packed so I guess everyone has enough money to eat out.

W/S is a sleepy town compared to Charlotte. Not much nightlife and lots of family run businesses that aren't open on Sunday. I love it here but some find it boring. We seem to have decent cultural arts venues downtown and a very nice mall.

I think you should definitely line up a job first.

[cherieann]

My company fortunately has a office there it is just a matter of moving my stuff in my office here to there.

[cherieann]

I havent heard about the neighborhoods as far as friendliness. In Charlotte the kids would play outside with the neighbors all the time and everyone new their neighbors. Where I am at not people pretty much keep to themselves. Nice people just isolated.

[trese]

Well that is good you have a job. I live in a neighborhood where everyone keeps to themselves but my nearest neighbor is 1/4 mile. I live in a quite rural area of N. Davidson County. It depends on neighborhood. What side of town are you looking to move to?