What is the rental vacancy rate in Kinston, NC?
The rental vacancy rate in Kinston, NC is 2.4% (±2.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 4.0% (±4.2 points).
1,708 (±281) homes, 16.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Kinston, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.9% in 2015–2019 to 2.4% in 2020–2024 (−8.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 2.4% (±2.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 4.0% (±4.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,708 (±281)
Vacancy in Kinston against Lenoir County, its state and the nation
| Kinston | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 7.1% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% (±4.2 points) | 2.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,708 (±281) | 3,528 (±483) | 613,323 (±9,483) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Kinston, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Lenoir County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Kinston
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinston | — | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | — |
| Dover | 9.9 mi | 0.0% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hookerton | 10 mi | 0.0% (±30.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grifton | 11 mi | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Grange | 11 mi | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Snow Hill | 13 mi | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maury | 14 mi | 0.0% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Creek | 16 mi | 0.0% (±43.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cove City | 17 mi | 5.4% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lenoir County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pink Hill | 5.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 2 | Kinston | 2.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 3 | La Grange | 0.0% (±7.1 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kinston
Is it hard to find a rental in Kinston?
The rental vacancy rate in Kinston, NC is 2.4% (±2.0 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Kinston tighter than it was?
In Kinston, the rental vacancy rate went from 10.9% in 2015–2019 to 2.4% in 2020–2024 (−8.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Kinston?
An estimated 1,708 (±281) housing units, 16.1% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kinston city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kinston city, North Carolina
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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