Living in King, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King · Census data 2020–2024
King has 7,408 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $57,817 (20% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $238,200, the median rent is $895/month.
King at a glance
- Population
- 7,408
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $57,817State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $238,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $895/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is King a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in King
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King the median home value is $238,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $895 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,451 a month in housing costs.
King median household income
The median household income in King is $57,817 and the income per person is $34,267. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in King: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,351
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.21
King demographics
- Population
- 7,408
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 3,216
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King ›
Education in King
22.8% of adults 25 and older in King have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
King vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King | 7,408 | $57,817 | $238,200 | $895 |
| Tobaccoville | 2,664 | $80,263 | $234,200 | $976 |
| Pinnacle | 540 | $23,750 | — | $814 |
| Rural Hall | 3,466 | $51,054 | $189,600 | $967 |
| Bethania | 443 | $87,866 | $290,000 | $1,617 |
| Germanton | 1,087 | $62,108 | $237,100 | — |
| East Bend | 715 | $59,219 | $175,900 | $825 |
| Pilot Mountain | 1,483 | $49,200 | $203,600 | $969 |
| Walnut Cove | 2,115 | $44,815 | $217,300 | $674 |
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What is the median household income in King, NC?
The median household income in King is $57,817, 20% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in King?
The median home value in King is $238,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in King?
The median gross rent in King is $895 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is King, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in King?
The median age in King is 42.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in King?
The average commute to work in King is 25 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King?
The unemployment rate in King is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King?
22.8% of adults in King have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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