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Kinston, NC vs Florence, OR

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- The median age of a home in Kinston is 43.6% older than the median age of a home in Florence.
 Kinston, NCFlorence, ORUnited States
 Median Home Age55  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$390,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months19.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock67.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.65.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.1$11.0
 Homes Owned33.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented48.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kinston, NCFlorence, ORUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,810$1,840
 Studio Apartment$680  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$980$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$890  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,840$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,430  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Kinston, NCFlorence, ORUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock7.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other11.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kinston, NCFlorence, ORUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9999.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99925.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock10.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Kinston, NCFlorence, ORUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock23.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.0%12.2%
Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Florence    13 Reviews

I'd like to retire to Florence from Southern California. San Diego is too crowded with dirty water from Mexico. It's also too expensive in coastal California and even  More

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I have concerns about the bear and cougar sitings Has anyone actually been attacked or killed? Should that stop me from moving to  More

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Over 8 years ago

We vacationed here every year for 15 years. Finally we bought a home within walking distance to the ocean three months ago. We love it. There is rain and fog, but the  More

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