At a Glance
Median Income
$69,923
$39,468 per capita
Home Value
$264,000
Zillow: $317,506
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
4,568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kernersville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $317,506. 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 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,568/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population27,439
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,434/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,923
Per Capita$39,468
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,000
Rent$1,052
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$317,506
Housing Units12,641
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property4,568/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault148/100K
Burglary452/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation932 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Kernersville was founded in 1756.
The median home in Kernersville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
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