Kernersville, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County
Kernersville, NC
At a Glance
How Kernersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kernersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kernersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kernersville residents earn a median household income of $69,923 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,468. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kernersville is $264,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,069. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 26.5% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Kernersville reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,177/100K. The murder rate is 7.0/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in Kernersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kernersville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.