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Sylva, NC vs Kinston, NC

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- The median age of a home in Sylva is 1.8% older than the median age of a home in Kinston.
 Sylva, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 Median Home Age56  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$127,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months22.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.106.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.3$11.0
 Homes Owned31.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Sylva, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,220$1,840
 Studio Apartment$800  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$680$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$930  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,240$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,240  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Sylva, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other17.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Sylva, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock15.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9996.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock13.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99918.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  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
 Sylva, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198917.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock17.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194919.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock10.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews
Anita · Avondale, AZ
Hidden among the churches
Over 7 years ago

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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Ben  · Durham, NC
A Great Town of New Opportunity 2014
Over 11 years ago

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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Lee · Wilton, NH
House hunting
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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