Is Salem Woods safe?
Clemmons, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Salem Woods as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Salem Woods
“Go. Salem Woods is an exceptionally quiet, safe, and family-oriented suburban neighborhood in Clemmons with very low rates of violent and property crime. Visitors staying with friends, family, or in local rentals will find a peaceful residential enclave.”
About the area
Salem Woods is an established, tree-lined residential subdivision located in the Village of Clemmons just southwest of Winston-Salem. The area features well-maintained single-family homes on spacious lots with strong neighborhood cohesion and very little commercial disruption.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Salem Woods
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes in Salem Woods or bike-share hubs, but low vehicle speeds make residential streets navigable for casual cyclists, with dedicated trails accessible at nearby Tanglewood Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are negligible and well below both state and national averages
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained residential properties
- Close proximity to regional recreation amenities like Tanglewood Park
- Low poverty and above-average median household incomes across the Clemmons area
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities within direct walking distance
- Total reliance on personal vehicles for dining, errands, and commuting
- Lack of continuous sidewalks on internal residential roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Salem Woods and the surrounding residential sections of Clemmons, with support services located further east in urban Winston-Salem.
What Salem Woods is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and children heading to school.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe with occasional residential and delivery vehicle traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and residential with families enjoying yards and low evening ambient noise.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil with minimal street traffic and no safety concerns beyond poor lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this neighborhood; the Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) operates primarily within Winston-Salem proper and does not provide direct fixed-route bus service into Salem Woods.
Parking is completely effortless with ample private driveways and unrestricted, free residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Salem Woods
- Explore the extensive trails, arboretum, and golf courses at nearby Tanglewood Park
- Stroll and browse local shops in downtown Clemmons along Lewisville-Clemmons Road
- Play a round of golf at Salem Glen Country Club just west of the neighborhood
Local favorites
- Ketchie Creek Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.6★ (820)Beloved local bakery serving freshly baked cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.
- Mossy's Eats, Treats & Happy Hours · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Casual neighborhood sports bar and grill offering burgers, wings, and craft beers.
- Chang Thai · Thai Restaurant · 4.6★ (490)Cozy dining spot known for authentic Thai curries, noodle dishes, and sushi rolls.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.