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Kinston, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kinston, NC (Lenoir County) — Census median home value $108,300, county listing prices down about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Kinston houses and the broader area.
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Kinston, NC is in Lenoir County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Kinston and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 19,576, with a median household income of $35,250. Census data puts Kinston houses at a median value of $108,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Lenoir County's current median listing price runs $247,388, down about 0.8% over the past year.
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Market overview
Kinston housing market
Kinston is in Lenoir County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kinston and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$108,300
Population (Census ACS)
19,576
Median household income
$35,250
County price trend (2025)
2.06% 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
Kinston market snapshot
Population
19,576
County
Lenoir County
Median Household Income
$35,250
Median Home Value (city)
$108,300
Median Listing Price (Lenoir County)
$247,388
Median Gross Rent
$822/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kinston's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $108,300. Separately, Lenoir County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $247,388. 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
Lenoir County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.06% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kinston has an estimated population of 19,576 and a median household income of $35,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kinston's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 28% 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: Lenoir County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kinston.
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Nearby communities include Jackson Heights, Graingers, Grifton, La Grange, Deep Run, Pink Hill.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hookerton (~10.2 mi), Snow Hill (~13.0 mi), Maury (~14.1 mi), Seven Springs (~14.6 mi), Walnut Creek (~16.0 mi), Ayden (~16.7 mi), New Hope (~18.3 mi), Elroy (~19.0 mi), Trenton (~19.9 mi), Winterville (~20.6 mi), Farmville (~22.1 mi), Bell Arthur (~22.3 mi), Goldsboro (~22.5 mi), Walstonburg (~22.9 mi), Eureka (~24.3 mi), Brogden (~24.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Kinston data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
19,576
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$108,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$822
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.06%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$247,388
Census place type
city
County
Lenoir County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
18.28 sq mi
Census GEOID
3735920
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 Kinston
Schools
Lenoir County Public Schools — 17 schools, 8,334 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lenoir addresses may be served by Lenoir County Public Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Kinston FAQ
What are houses worth in Kinston, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kinston at $108,300. Lenoir County's current median listing price runs $247,388, down about 0.8% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Kinston, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Kinston, Census ACS data shows a median value of $108,300. Active listing prices in Lenoir County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kinston, NC?
Kinston houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lenoir 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 Kinston, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kinston's population at approximately 19,576.
What's the median rent in Kinston, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kinston at approximately $822 per month.
What is the median household income in Kinston, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kinston at approximately $35,250.
Is the Kinston housing market growing?
Lenoir County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.06% annual change in 2025.
Is Kinston, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kinston's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 28% 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 Kinston, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Lenoir County Public Schools for many Kinston addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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