The Town FilesStokesdale, North Carolina
Town in Guilford County · population 5,924 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $379,100
- Household income
- $121,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 45.7
Stokesdale is a town of 5,924 people in Guilford County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $379,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for families than 100% of North Carolina towns, more of a college town than 95% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 95% of North Carolina towns.
How Stokesdale 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 Stokesdale is worth $379,100, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $121,071, which is more affordable than 75% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,450 a month. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stokesdale | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,450 | $969 |
| Median household income | $121,071 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stokesdale
| People | Stokesdale | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 22.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 89.5% |
Weather in Stokesdale
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.1 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stokesdale since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1989 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 8, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 18, 2000.
Severe weather in Guilford County since 1996
Guilford County has been included in 28 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 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 |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Guilford County
Guilford County had 287,996 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,546 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Stokesdale itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Stokesdale
1 public school with 468 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokesdale Elementary | PK-5 | 468 | 16.1 |
Towns near Stokesdale
- Oak Ridge, NC3.8 mi · 7,474 people · home $529,300
- Summerfield, NC5.0 mi · 10,951 people · home $521,900
- Kernersville, NC10.2 mi · 26,449 people · home $290,700
- Walkertown, NC12.0 mi · 5,692 people · home $236,900
- Greensboro, NC12.6 mi · 299,035 people · home $244,800
- Jamestown, NC16.0 mi · 3,668 people · home $326,800
- High Point, NC16.4 mi · 114,059 people · home $235,800
- Wentworth, NC17.1 mi · 2,662 people · home $170,300
Stokesdale questions
Is Stokesdale, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stokesdale scores better for retirees than 41% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 51%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Stokesdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Stokesdale is valued at $379,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,071, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,450 a month.
What is the weather like in Stokesdale?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year and 7.1 inches of snow.
Does Stokesdale get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stokesdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1989. 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)