Name: Kinston, NC
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( 19 Ratings )

Living in Kinston, NC

Ranks better than 58% of areas Follow

Population

20,173

Median Age

44.1 Years

Kinston Area Facts

Kinston has a Livability Score of 58_/100, which is considered below average
Kinston crime rates are 92% higher than the North Carolina average
Cost of living in Kinston is 7% lower than the North Carolina average

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What do the locals think about Kinston?

25%

Family friendly

13%

Public transit is accessible

31%

Walkable to grocery stores

25%

Yards are well-kept

25%

Lots of parks

31%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

25%

A quiet area

38%

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Kinston Reviews

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forget about it 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 05, 2022) all the cities and towns around kinston are growing ,but kinston with all its "blackness"has turned into a real s*******e.bunch of dindo nuffins,s m f h. ...Read More Read Less

KINSTON IS AWESOME 5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 11, 2020) Kinston is and will always be Awesome. You have the best of both worlds, minutes to the beaches and the mountains are a short drive to the west. The people,the food and the down home southern hospitality are just a few examples of why Kinston is Awesome. ...Read More Read Less

Life In Kinston 1 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 08, 2018) Life in Kinston, NC is hopeless. There arebno outdoor activities unless you consider the 10 minutes it takes to cover the town park; and NO!, you can’t enjoy that little park at night. Do you enjoy nightlife; well enjoy your long drive to find one. Enjoy shopping, not in a K ...Read More inston sweetie, it’s not happening. Love food that’s not greasy, you guessed it, enjoy your drive to find it. You like sitting in your house growing old while you kill flies ..... WELCOME HOME. Read Less

Fun Things to Do in Kinston, NC 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Kinston has a variety of activities that everyone in the family can take advantage of. Whether you want to visit a quality restaurant or participate in a nature-centered activity, there's something in the city for you to enjoy.

Mother Earth Brewery is one of the best places to ...Read More visit with friends, since you'll get to sample some of the tastiest beers in the city. Neuseway Nature Park is another great place to go in Kinston. You can take a relaxing walk and get an up close look at wildlife. Grainger Stadium is another attraction in the city, especially if you want to attend a baseball game while you're in town.

When you want to take the kids to a fun spring or summer activity, Lion's Water Adventure is the place to go. West Water Park is also filled with water activities that will keep you cool on a warm day. You can also check out art from local and national artists at Community Council for the Arts. Read Less

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Life In Kinston 1 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 08, 2018) Life in Kinston, NC is hopeless. There arebno outdoor activities unless you consider the 10 minutes it takes to cover the town park; and NO!, you can’t enjoy that little park at night. Do you enjoy nightlife; well enjoy your long drive to find one. Enjoy shopping, not in a K ...Read More inston sweetie, it’s not happening. Love food that’s not greasy, you guessed it, enjoy your drive to find it. You like sitting in your house growing old while you kill flies ..... WELCOME HOME. Read Less

Fun Things to Do in Kinston, NC 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Kinston has a variety of activities that everyone in the family can take advantage of. Whether you want to visit a quality restaurant or participate in a nature-centered activity, there's something in the city for you to enjoy.

Mother Earth Brewery is one of the best places to ...Read More visit with friends, since you'll get to sample some of the tastiest beers in the city. Neuseway Nature Park is another great place to go in Kinston. You can take a relaxing walk and get an up close look at wildlife. Grainger Stadium is another attraction in the city, especially if you want to attend a baseball game while you're in town.

When you want to take the kids to a fun spring or summer activity, Lion's Water Adventure is the place to go. West Water Park is also filled with water activities that will keep you cool on a warm day. You can also check out art from local and national artists at Community Council for the Arts. Read Less

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