Kinston, NC Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Julia W.

Best kept secrets of Kinston, NC

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and You can expect to pay around $822 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Thanks for reading. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Cameron Morales

Healthcare options in Kinston?

Random thought, I've been here for 8 years and It's a a small town city with about 19,576 people. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 19,576, Kinston is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is...

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Cameron Morales

Planning a move to Kinston -neighborhoods?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 19,576, Kinston is a small town. Homes are going for about $108,300 on average. It's a a small town city with about 19,576 people. Household incomes average around $35,250 in Kinston. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas...

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Cameron Morales

Freelancing from Kinston -experience?

Hey, I've been here for 8 years and You can expect to pay around $822 for rent here. Median household income is $35,250, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 19,576, Kinston is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting ...

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mia_rider

Kinston in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $822/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

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Cameron Morales

What Kinston does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $35,250 in Kinston. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any help is appreciated. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Eliana D.

Starting a business in Kinston?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $108,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is concerning. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks ...

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Eliana D.

Worst things about Kinston nobody talks about

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2007. Homes are going for about $108,300 on average. The median home value here is around $108,300, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots?

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Mackenzie Gutierrez

Quick question about Kinston

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 55-year-old chef and The median home value here is around $108,300, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 19,576 people. Rent is about $822/month for a decent place. Property ...

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