Housing in Kinston is more affordable than other markets in the area. The average price for a house is $110,018.

Disc golf is one of many outdoor activities you can find in Kinston. This 18-hole course is located in Barnet Park and is nationally recognized.

Lenoir Community College is one of two higher education facilities in the Kinston area. East Carolina University is located 30 miles north of Kinston.

Moving To Kinston, NC

Make Kinston, NC Your Home


Kinston and Lenoir County, NC is an ideal choice for any relocating individual, family or business. Kinston area businesses and residents enjoy an unparalleled quality of life.  Southern hospitality, a rich history, natural beauty, warm weather and year-round activities and events are just a few of the reasons many are happy to call the area home. We invite you to bring your family or business to the Kinston, NC area and experience for yourself the charm and beauty of Kinston.

We're Rolling Out the Red Carpet!

If you're planning to relocate to Kinston or are just now exploring the possibility, the Red Carpet Committee and Red Carpet Hosts are ready to show you why you should call Kinston home. Visitors will be paired with a host or family to take them on a tour of the county and explore the area together. Already live in Kinston and want to share your love with others? Sign-up to become a Red Carpet Host now!

 

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Discover Kinston and Lenoir County

Take a peak inside Kinston, NC with the digital version of Images Kinston-Lenoir County. See how a farm-to-fork restaurant has become a destination for locals and visitors, what major company is bringing jobs to the area, and what outdoor recreation activites you can get involved in. Don't forget to also watch videos about Kinston and flip through photos taken around the area.

Outdoor Recreation Abounds in Kinston-Lenoir County, NC
Move to Kinston, NC and you'll quickly see that outdoor recreation abounds in Lenoir County. Visitors can find a world-class nature center, family-friendly hiking trails, stocked fishing ponds, drag strip, Kinston Indians baseball, a nationally acclaimed disc-golf course, 11 bustling parks (including a popular splash pad at Fairfield Park) and a whole lot more! Back to Nature The Neuseway Nature...
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Safety Comes First in Kinston, NC
Safety is always a number one priority when moving to a new city. According to livability.com, Kinston's total crime risk is in line with the national average. Below you will find information on law enforcement and fire protection in Kinston and Lenoir County, NC as well as emergency contact numbers so you and your family can feel safe calling our home, yours. Emergency Contacts In case of an...
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Healthcare For All Ages in Lenoir County, NC
Considering moving to Kinston, NC? Kinston and Lenoir County's healthcare options make this community and region an ideal place to live and raise a family.SECTIONS ON THIS PAGEHospitalsChild CareNursing HomesHealth Services                   Special Needs HospitalsLenoir Memorial Hospital is a 306 bed, not-for-profit hospital consisting of...
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Education Knows No Limits in Kinston, NC
When making the decision to move to Kinston, NC with your family, consider Kinston and Lenoir County's excellent elementary and secondary school systems. They contribute to both the quality of life and beginnings of exceptional citizens and employees. Lenoir county families enjoy diverse options in education including public schools, private schools and higher education.SECTIONS ON THIS...
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Kinston, NC Has Diverse, Affordable Housing Available
Affordability‚ opportunity and diversity are what describe the residential real estate market in Kinston. There are a variety of choices ranging from unique downtown lofts‚ cozy neighborhoods etched in history and newly constructed family homes. This diverse housing market greatly contributes to the desire to move to Kinston, NC. "There is something to suit everyone’s taste and price range – from...
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