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Kernersville, NC

Kernersville, NC.

Population: 58,065 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kernersville, NC is $321,578 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,751/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,578

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$321,578
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2026)
$323,596
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
235
For-sale inventory
218
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
224
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
69

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,751/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,079/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,224/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,754/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,135/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
NC Leadership Charter Academy, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Schools include
NC Leadership Charter Academy, Cash Elementary, East Forsyth High, Robert B Glenn High School, Kernersville Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,495
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,444

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Robertson Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,012 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
15.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,245
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
171,929
Average weekly wage
$1,357
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,875

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KernersvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$321,578$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$335,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,751/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,245$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kernersville, NC?
$321,578.
What is the median sale price in Kernersville, NC?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kernersville, NC?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Kernersville, NC?
Typical rent: $1,751/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kernersville, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Kernersville, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kernersville, NC. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kernersville, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kernersville, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kernersville, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kernersville, NC?
13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kernersville, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kernersville, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kernersville, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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