King, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
7,345 Population
$60,451 Median Income
$227,500 Home Value
$937 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
319 Violent Crime / 100K
46.1 yrs Median Age
28.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.3
Education

People

Population7,345
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 85.4%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$60,451
Per Capita Income$36,280
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty Rate3.6%
County GDP$1,756M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$227,500
Zillow Value$272,629
Median Rent$937
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression28.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime319/100K
Property Crime3,040/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft72.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul38° / 77°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

3.3/5
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Work From Home8.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How King Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$60,451
Home Value$227,500
Median Rent$937
Poverty Rate3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
Unemployment0.9%
Violent Crime318.5 /100K
Avg Temperature57.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,345
Population Density1,189 per sq mi
Median Age46.1 years
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85.4% Black 4.3% Hispanic 1.3% Other 9%
White85.4%
Black or African American4.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races9.0%

Language

English Only99.0%
Spanish Speakers1.0%
English 99% Spanish 1%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.5%
Health Insurance88.5%

Income

20% below avg
Median Household Income$60,451
Per Capita Income$36,280
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$803
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,320

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.9%
Poverty Rate3.6%
Total Establishments (County)844
County GDP$1,756M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation58
Healthcare Facilities54
Retail Stores113
Manufacturing31
Total Establishments844

Industry Mix

Restaurants 58 Healthcare 54 Retail 113 Manufacturing 31

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,320
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,909

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.5 min
Work From Home8.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

19% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$227,500
Zillow Home Value Index$272,629

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$243,749
Price Per Sq Ft$170
Homes Sold (month)11
Sale-to-List Ratio96.9%
Price Drops29.6%
Active Inventory27

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.8%

Rental Costs

19% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$937

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,909
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.28%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage88.5%
Regular Checkup77.4%
Premature Death Rate12,067 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)54
Restaurants (County)58

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime318.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape14.5 /100K
Robbery29.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault275.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,040.4 /100K
Burglary593.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,374.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft72.4 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)15

Temperature

38°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,097 ft (334 m)
Land Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density1,189 per sq mi
Latitude36.2747°
Longitude-80.3569°
County FIPS37169

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%
D 19.8%

Republican +59.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
High School+94.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,189 per sq mi
Land Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)15

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