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Kinston, AL

Kinston, AL.

Population: 2,665 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kinston, AL is $156,867 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 865 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,867

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

865

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,867
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
+6.3%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$163,906
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,000
Median list price
$282,500
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-13.5%
Median days on market
865 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
80.8%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$834/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,598/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
Schools include
Kinston School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
John H Hataway Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DALE MEDICAL CENTER, ANDALUSIA HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+267 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$292
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,803
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
198

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KinstonState medianUS median
Median home value$156,867$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$160,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market865 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$292$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kinston, AL?
$156,867.
What is the median sale price in Kinston, AL?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kinston, AL?
Median days on market: 865 days.
What is typical rent in Kinston, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,098/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kinston, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Kinston, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kinston, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kinston, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kinston, AL?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Kinston, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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