At a Glance
Median Income
$46,229
$24,173 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
Zillow: $255,565
Median Rent
$780/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Kenly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenly a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenly residents earn a median household income of $46,229 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,173. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenly is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,565. Median rent is $780/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
7.7% of adults in Kenly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenly has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,351
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,229
Per Capita$24,173
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A
Home Value$183,300
Rent$780
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$255,565
Housing Units997
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenly was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.