At a Glance
Median Income
$60,451
$36,280 per capita
Home Value
$227,500
Zillow: $278,545
Median Rent
$937/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.2% smoking rate
How King Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows King's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is King a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
King residents earn a median household income of $60,451 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,280. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 844 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in King is $227,500 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,545. Median rent is $937/month, with 34.1% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
King reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,224/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in King hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
King has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,345
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,451
Per Capita$36,280
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,756M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,500
Rent$937
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$278,545
Housing Units3,172
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,224/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,067/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation1,097 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
King was founded in 1888.
The median home in King was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.