Kernersville, NC Area Guide

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Kernersville Area Facts

  • Kernersville has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Kernersville crime rates are 64% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Kernersville is 7% higher than the North Carolina average
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Kernersville, A Touch Of Nature Outside Of Winston-Salem User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) So many acres of woods to enjoy! The town itself is a beautiful, growing part of the South that blends old-timey charm with modern development, but what I really love about living in Kernersville, NC is the beautiful forests around and even in the city.

The best areas in Kerners ...Read More ville, NC would be the Applegate and the area around Harmon Park. North of Harmon Park is a beautiful selection of restaurants, and a few more eateries are southbound on Bodenhamer (Highway 66).

The woods around Kernersville reach all over, from the sprawl of upscale neighborhoods to the developing family homes of people who commute to nearby Winston-Salem. You could explore the entire city and always find something new, or just pick out a perfect spot among the trees to catch a cool breeze or to rescue yourself from the rain.

If you're interest in shopping, there's not many unique shops in the area. You can get your essentials from Walmart and a few grocery stores, but most unique shopping will be in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kernersville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Century Lake Park
      Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex
      Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
      Etta Lea & Lawrence Pope Memorial Park
      Harmon Park
      Founders Park
      Fourth of July Park
      Civitan Park

      Entertainment

      Korner's Folly
      Countryside Lanes
      Countryside Cinema
      Marty Stanley Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Wendy's
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Beer Den
      Biscuitville
      Taco Bell
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kernersville? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Kernersville.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kernersville? The cost of living in Kernersville is 101/100 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina.
      Kernersville
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kernersville? Kernersville crime rates are 4,034, which are 64% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,034 per 100k people

      77% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25  

      77% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kernersville? The median income in Kernersville is $56,991 which is 18% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $56,9913% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,59013% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Kernersville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Triad Compounding Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Gateway Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC

      A+ Housing

      What are Kernersville home prices? Kernersville home prices are $196,400 - which is 25% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $196,4006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85110% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Kernersville have good schools? The Kernersville graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Kernersville a good place to live? Kernersville has an overall rating of 72% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      8 total surveys

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