The median home value in Kenly, NC 27542 is $217,300. This is lower than the county median home value of $319,400. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Kenly, NC 27542 is $217,300. Approximately 58.45% of Kenly, NC 27542 homes are owned, compared to 31.08% rented, while 10.47% are vacant. Kenly, NC 27542 real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Kenly, NC 27542 real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Kenly, NC 27542 has a population of approximately 9,813 and experiences a population change rate of 30.82%. The population density is 114.1 / sq mi.
The median household income for Kenly, NC 27542 is $52,694, with 3,883 households and an average household size of 2.56.
The cost of living index in Kenly, NC 27542 is 91.8%.
The median value of a home in Kenly, NC 27542 is $217,300 with an appreciation rate of 25.0%. 58.5% of housing in the zip code is owned while 31.1% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Kenly, NC 27542 is 2.90%, and recent job growth is at 1.82%. Future job growth is projected at 58.45%.
The sales tax rate in Kenly, NC 27542 is 6.75%, while the income tax rate is 4.99%.
School expenditures in Kenly, NC 27542 are $9,955, and the school ratio is 15.9:1.
The average high temperature in July is 89.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 29.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 46.7 inches per year, with 2 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
---|---|---|
High School Graduates | 81.3 | 88.72 |
College Degree - 2 year | 11.84 | 13.27 |
College Degree - 4 year | 8.45 | 24.6 |
Graduate Degree | 3.53 | 5.33 |
Expenditures per Student | $9,955 | $9,955 |
Students per Teacher | 15.90 | 15.90 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Benson Elementary School | PK - 04 | 642 | 13.2 | 27504 |
Cleveland Elementary School | PK - 05 | 835 | 17 | 27520 |
Cooper Elementary School | PK - 05 | 593 | 13.2 | 27520 |
Corinth-Holders Elementary School | PK - 05 | 571 | 14.3 | 27597 |
Dixon Road Elementary School | PK - 05 | 551 | 16 | 27592 |
East Clayton Elementary School | PK - 05 | 563 | 14.2 | 27527 |
Four Oaks Elementary School | PK - 05 | 1078 | 14 | 27524 |
Glendale-Kenly Elementary School | PK - 05 | 615 | 14.3 | 27542 |
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School | PK - 05 | 860 | 16.4 | 27501 |
Meadow School | PK - 08 | 681 | 15.2 | 27504 |
Micro-Pine Level Elementary School | KG - 05 | 582 | 14.7 | 27568 |
Polenta Elementary School | PK - 05 | 1011 | 15.3 | 27529 |
Powhatan Elementary School | PK - 05 | 565 | 15.8 | 27520 |
Princeton Elementary School | PK - 05 | 763 | 13.5 | 27569 |
River Dell Elementary School | PK - 05 | 898 | 17.5 | 27527 |
Riverwood Elementary School | PK - 05 | 837 | 16.9 | 27527 |
Selma Elementary School | PK - 04 | 932 | 12.9 | 27576 |
West Clayton Elementary School | PK - 05 | 902 | 15.4 | 27520 |
West View Elementary School | PK - 05 | 943 | 16.4 | 27529 |
Wilson's Mills Elementary School | KG - 05 | 536 | 13.7 | 27593 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Archer Lodge Middle School | 06 - 08 | 1058 | 17.1 | 27591 |
Benson Middle School | 05 - 08 | 440 | 13.8 | 27504 |
Clayton Middle School | 06 - 08 | 793 | 16.1 | 27520 |
Cleveland Middle School | 06 - 08 | 1163 | 18.2 | 27529 |
Four Oaks Middle School | 06 - 08 | 523 | 15.6 | 27524 |
McGee's Crossroads Middle School | 06 - 08 | 895 | 18.3 | 27504 |
North Johnston Middle School | 06 - 08 | 638 | 17.2 | 27555 |
Riverwood Middle School | 06 - 08 | 1149 | 17.8 | 27527 |
Selma Middle School | 05 - 08 | 568 | 13.8 | 27576 |
Smithfield Middle School | 06 - 08 | 744 | 13.4 | 27577 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Clayton High School | 09 - 12 | 1512 | 17.7 | 27520 |
Cleveland High School | 09 - 12 | 1468 | 18.3 | 27520 |
Corinth Holders High School | 09 - 12 | 1679 | 18.4 | 27591 |
Johnston County Early College Academy | 09 - 13 | 244 | 26.4 | 27520 |
Johnston County Middle College High School | 10 - 12 | 122 | 16.8 | 27577 |
North Johnston High School | 09 - 12 | 751 | 13.9 | 27542 |
Smithfield-Selma High School | 09 - 12 | 1249 | 14.9 | 27577 |
South Johnston High School | 09 - 12 | 1200 | 15.6 | 27524 |
West Johnston High School | 09 - 12 | 1359 | 16.2 | 27504 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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* South Campus Community High School | 09 - 12 | 19 | 1.4 | 27577 |
Princeton High | 06 - 12 | 960 | 15.2 | 27569 |