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Kinston, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
760
Population
155/sq mi density
$36,875
Median Income
$18,399 per capita
$71,700
Home Value
$160,925 Zillow
$684
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
748
Violent Crime/100K
5,047 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, $684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$71,700
75% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$684/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
13% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
289
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$71,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$160,925
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.7%
Owner-Occupied
26.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$684/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
73.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $71,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,925 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $684 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 289 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |