The Town FilesClemmons, North Carolina
Village in Forsyth County · population 21,163 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $335,800
- Household income
- $87,655
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 41.8
Clemmons is a village of 21,163 people in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $335,800, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more upscale than 88% of North Carolina towns, hipper than 87% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 85% of North Carolina towns.
How Clemmons ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clemmons is worth $335,800, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $87,655, which is more affordable than 49% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clemmons | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $335,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $969 |
| Median household income | $87,655 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Clemmons
| People | Clemmons | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.4% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.5% | — |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 89.5% |
Weather in Clemmons
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 25.9°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clemmons since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 8, 2008 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Forsyth County since 1996
Forsyth County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Forsyth County
Forsyth County had 192,587 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,257 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Clemmons itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Clemmons
4 public schools with 4,319 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | 9-12 | 2,269 | 18.9 |
| Clemmons Elementary | PK-5 | 806 | 16.1 |
| Frank Morgan Elementary | PK-5 | 731 | 14.9 |
| Southwest Elementary | PK-5 | 513 | 14.7 |
Towns near Clemmons
- Bermuda Run, NC3.1 mi · 3,120 people · home $347,600
- Lewisville, NC5.4 mi · 13,381 people · home $325,400
- Winston-Salem, NC8.5 mi · 249,545 people · home $233,800
- Midway, NC10.1 mi · 4,742 people · home $274,100
- Welcome, NC11.4 mi · 4,131 people · home $200,800
- Wallburg, NC12.4 mi · 3,051 people · home $343,700
- Tobaccoville, NC13.4 mi · 2,578 people · home $234,200
- Mocksville, NC13.4 mi · 5,900 people · home $240,700
Clemmons questions
Is Clemmons, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clemmons scores better for retirees than 77% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 37%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Clemmons?
The median owner-occupied home in Clemmons is valued at $335,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,655, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in Clemmons?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Clemmons get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clemmons since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 8, 2008. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)