Blended score for Kinston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

6.5 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

85 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores6

Parks2

Schools5

Transit stops0

Pharmacies5

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Northwest Elementary

0.26 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 461
Student:teacher ratio: 15.9:1
District: Lenoir County Public Schools

Middle

Rochelle Middle

2.51 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 468
Student:teacher ratio: 17.3:1
District: Lenoir County Public Schools

High

Kinston High

2.17 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 666
Student:teacher ratio: 16.7:1
District: Lenoir County Public Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Kinston, from Kinston, Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field.

64°F

Clear

ZIP codes in Kinston

28501 · 108 for sale 28504 · 104 for sale

Kinston real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Kinston right now?+

There are currently 211 active listings in Kinston, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Kinston?+

The median list price for active listings in Kinston is $205,000. Homes are spending an average of 114 days on market.

Is Kinston's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Kinston have fallen 6.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Kinston?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Kinston are Not In Subdivision, Other, Castle Oaks.

What schools serve Kinston?+

The closest public schools to Kinston's center are Northwest Elementary, Rochelle Middle, Kinston High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Kinston walkable?+

Kinston's center has a walkability score of 54 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 17 hr ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.