Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wired! Cafe
Coffee Shop
Juicy Java
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Korner's Folly
Museum
Countryside Lanes
Bowling Alley
Countryside Cinema
Cinema
Marty Stanley Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (25) C+
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Beer Den
Bar
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Brewer's Kettle
Bar
Intown Donutz
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Triad Minicipal ABC Store #4
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Fitness Center at Kernersville
Gym
Groceries (10) C-
ALDI
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Lara Bakery & Tienda La Mexicana
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
La Mejor Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (18) F
Century Lake Park
Park
Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex
Park
Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
Park
Etta Lea & Lawrence Pope Memorial Park
Park
Harmon Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Fourth of July Park
Park
Civitan Park
Park
Kernersville Mountain Bike Park
Park
Triad Park
Park
Calebs Creek Community Center
Park
Kernersville Lake Park
Park
Vernon Farm Pool & Playground
Park
Vernon Farm Townhomes Common Area
Park
Vernon Farms Pool & Common Area
Park
Shops (33) C+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Verizon Authorized Retailer
Electronics
Visionworks
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
My Eye Dr.
Optician
Petco
Pets
Target
Department Store
White's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Designers Attic Of NC Inc.
Interior Decoration
Lowe's Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Paperback Exchange
Books
Brian Christopher Salon
Hairdresser
Musten & Crutchfield Food Market
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
The Collegiate Shop
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Kernersville.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
East Forsyth High School
Bus Stop
Hastings Hill Road & West Mountain Street
Bus Stop
West Mountain Street & James Wilhelm Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Kernersville is 101/100 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime D+

Kernersville crime rates are 3,863 per 100k, which is 56% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,586 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
277 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C+

The median income in Kernersville is $56,991 - which is 18% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$56,991 D
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Triad Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gateway Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kernersville Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Roger P. Swisher Municipal Center
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC
Doctor
Kernersville Firestation 4
Fire Station
Cone Health Urgent Care at Kernersville
Clinic
Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center
Hospital
Talleys Crossing Fire Department
Fire Station
Kernersville Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Piney Grove Fire and Rescue Department
Fire Station
Colfax Fire Department, Station No. 16
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Kernersville home prices are $196,400 - which is 25% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$196,400 B
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools D+

The Kernersville graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (10) F
Kernersville Elementary
Southeast Middle
Caleb'S Creek Elementary
Kernersville Middle
Sedge Garden Elementary
East Forsyth Middle School
Cash Elementary
Smith Farm Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School
Robert B Glenn High School
East Forsyth High
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ratings B

Kernersville has an overall rating of 72% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B+
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Kernersville, NC Area Guide

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Kernersville Area Facts

  • Kernersville has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Kernersville crime rates are 56% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Kernersville is 7% higher than the North Carolina average

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Kernersville, A Touch Of Nature Outside Of Winston-Salem 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) So many acres of woods to enjoy! The town itself is a beautiful, growing part of the South that blends old-timey charm with modern development, but what I really love about living in Kernersville, NC is the beautiful forests around and even in the city.

The best areas in Kerners ...Read More ville, NC would be the Applegate and the area around Harmon Park. North of Harmon Park is a beautiful selection of restaurants, and a few more eateries are southbound on Bodenhamer (Highway 66).

The woods around Kernersville reach all over, from the sprawl of upscale neighborhoods to the developing family homes of people who commute to nearby Winston-Salem. You could explore the entire city and always find something new, or just pick out a perfect spot among the trees to catch a cool breeze or to rescue yourself from the rain.

If you're interest in shopping, there's not many unique shops in the area. You can get your essentials from Walmart and a few grocery stores, but most unique shopping will be in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kernersville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Century Lake Park
      Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex
      Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden
      Etta Lea & Lawrence Pope Memorial Park
      Harmon Park
      Founders Park
      Fourth of July Park
      Civitan Park

      Entertainment

      Korner's Folly
      Countryside Lanes
      Countryside Cinema
      Marty Stanley Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Wendy's
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Beer Den
      Biscuitville
      Taco Bell
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kernersville? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Kernersville.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kernersville? The cost of living in Kernersville is 101/100 - which is 7% higher than North Carolina.
      Kernersville
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kernersville? Kernersville crime rates are 3,863, which are 56% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,863 per 100k people

      66% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      66% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kernersville? The median income in Kernersville is $56,991 which is 18% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $56,9913% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,59013% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Kernersville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Triad Compounding Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Gateway Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Kernersville Rehab Specialists, LLC

      A+ Housing

      What are Kernersville home prices? Kernersville home prices are $196,400 - which is 25% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $196,4006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85110% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Kernersville have good schools? The Kernersville graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Kernersville a good place to live? Kernersville has an overall rating of 72% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      8 total surveys

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