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Kingstown, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cleveland County County
Kingstown, NC
At a Glance
How Kingstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kingstown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kingstown residents earn a median household income of $31,625 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,857. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingstown is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,824. Median rent is $833/month, with 47.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Kingstown reports 718 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Kingstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingstown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.