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Kinston, AL

Kinston, AL.

Population: 2,665 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,227
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
-4.1%
5-year appreciation
+7.6%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$166,847
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$150,000
Median list price
$140,663
Median days on market
146 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
lightning, tornado, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
John H Hataway Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+267 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$292
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,108
Average weekly wage
$834
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
133

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents