Lenoir County, North Carolina
Kinston Real Estate and Local Guide
An old Neuse River town in eastern North Carolina with deep roots in tobacco, music, and Civil War history, now known for its arts and food scene. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Kinston best.
About the area
Living in Kinston, NC
ESPN has called Kinston 'America's Basketball Heaven' for the many NBA players who came from the small city.
The housing market
Homes in Kinston
- About 42% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, with a majority renter-occupied.
- Roughly 61% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $108,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Kinston home
CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center
Home to the salvaged hull of a Confederate ironclad gunboat
Harmony Hall
Pre-Revolutionary house tied to first North Carolina governor Richard Caswell
Grainger Stadium
Historic ballpark that has hosted professional baseball for decades
Neuseway Nature Park
Riverside park with a nature center, planetarium, and campground
Pearson Park
City park near the Neuse River
Neighborhoods
Kinston areas to know
Hill-Grainger Historic District
Historic residential district near downtown
Mitchelltown Historic District
Older residential neighborhood near the city center
Trianon Historic District
National Register residential district
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.