Kings Grant, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
9,061 Population 2,000/sq mi density
$60,009 Median Income $31,886 per capita
$258,200 Home Value $408,845 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,009 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$258,200 home value, $1,290/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kings Grant, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,009
20% below
$31,886 per capita
Home Value
$258,200
8% below
Zillow: $408,845
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Kings Grant Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kings Grant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
92%
Rent
111%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kings Grant a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kings Grant residents earn a median household income of $60,009 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,886. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,216 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kings Grant is $258,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,845. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 51.0% 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 1981.

Education

25.8% of adults in Kings Grant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kings Grant has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population9,061
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,009
Per Capita$31,886
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$21,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185

Housing

A
Home Value$258,200
Rent$1,290
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$408,845
Housing Units4,162
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,454/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation23 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kings Grant was built in 1981.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.