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Kernersville, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kernersville, NC (Forsyth County) — Census median home value $264,000, county listing prices down about 5.7% over the past year. Market data for Kernersville houses and the broader area.
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Kernersville, NC is in Forsyth County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Kernersville and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,439, with a median household income of $69,923. Census data puts Kernersville houses at a median value of $264,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Forsyth County's current median listing price runs $339,900, down about 5.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Kernersville housing market
Kernersville is in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kernersville and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$264,000
Population (Census ACS)
27,439
Median household income
$69,923
County price trend (2025)
3.54% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Kernersville market snapshot
Population
27,439
County
Forsyth County
Median Household Income
$69,923
Median Home Value (city)
$264,000
Median Listing Price (Forsyth County)
$339,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,052/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kernersville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $264,000. Separately, Forsyth County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $339,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Forsyth County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.54% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kernersville has an estimated population of 27,439 and a median household income of $69,923, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kernersville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Forsyth County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kernersville.
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Nearby communities include Walkertown, Winston-Salem, Germanton, Rural Hall, Bethania, Tobaccoville, Clemmons, Lewisville, King.
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Clemmons market data
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Lewisville market data
Nearby city · ~19.1 mi
King market data
Nearby city · ~19.2 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Wallburg (~8.0 mi), High Point (~9.4 mi), Midway (~11.9 mi), Walnut Cove (~13.4 mi), Thomasville (~15.5 mi), Welcome (~16.8 mi), Advance (~20.6 mi), Bermuda Run (~20.6 mi), Danbury (~22.3 mi), Yadkin College (~23.5 mi), Lexington (~23.9 mi), Pinnacle (~24.2 mi), East Bend (~25.0 mi), Farmington (~26.2 mi), Tyro (~26.8 mi), Smithtown (~28.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Kernersville data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
27,439
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$264,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$69,923
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,052
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.54%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$339,900
Census place type
town
County
Forsyth County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
19.14 sq mi
Census GEOID
3735600
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Kernersville
Schools
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools — 81 schools, 52,717 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Forsyth addresses may be served by Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Kernersville FAQ
What are houses worth in Kernersville, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kernersville at $264,000. Forsyth County's current median listing price runs $339,900, down about 5.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Kernersville, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Kernersville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $264,000. Active listing prices in Forsyth County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kernersville, NC?
Kernersville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Forsyth County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Kernersville, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kernersville's population at approximately 27,439.
What's the median rent in Kernersville, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kernersville at approximately $1,052 per month.
What is the median household income in Kernersville, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kernersville at approximately $69,923.
Is the Kernersville housing market growing?
Forsyth County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.54% annual change in 2025.
Is Kernersville, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kernersville's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Kernersville, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools for many Kernersville addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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