The Town FilesLewisville, North Carolina
Town in Forsyth County · population 13,381 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $325,400
- Household income
- $100,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 40.8
Lewisville is a town of 13,381 people in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $325,400, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for families than 92% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 92% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 84% of North Carolina towns.
How Lewisville 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 Lewisville is worth $325,400, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $100,917, which is more affordable than 72% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,095 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewisville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,095 | $969 |
| Median household income | $100,917 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lewisville
| People | Lewisville | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.8% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.5% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Lewisville
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 7.0 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
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisville 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 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 23, 2005.
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 Lewisville itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Lewisville
3 public schools with 2,245 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville Middle | 6-8 | 871 | 17.1 |
| Vienna Elementary | PK-5 | 787 | 17.1 |
| Lewisville Elementary | PK-5 | 587 | 16.3 |
Towns near Lewisville
- Clemmons, NC5.4 mi · 21,163 people · home $335,800
- Bermuda Run, NC7.0 mi · 3,120 people · home $347,600
- Tobaccoville, NC9.1 mi · 2,578 people · home $234,200
- Winston-Salem, NC9.1 mi · 249,545 people · home $233,800
- Rural Hall, NC10.9 mi · 3,351 people · home $189,600
- King, NC12.3 mi · 7,197 people · home $238,200
- Yadkinville, NC13.2 mi · 2,995 people · home $183,800
- Midway, NC14.5 mi · 4,742 people · home $274,100
Lewisville questions
Is Lewisville, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewisville scores better for retirees than 71% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 38%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Lewisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewisville is valued at $325,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,917, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,095 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewisville?
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 7.0 inches of snow.
Does Lewisville get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisville 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)