Why Live in Kernersville
Squeezed between Greensboro and Winston-Salem, both 20 miles away, the small town of Kernersville takes pride in its welcoming atmosphere and close communal bonds. “If you’re not familiar with the Triad area, you may miss it,” says Victoria Musumeci, Recreation Administrative Specialist for Kernersville Parks & Recreation. “But once you’re here, you quickly memorize people’s faces. There’s still enough to keep you entertained within a close-knit community.”
Settled in the mid-1700s, Kernersville was originally an inn and storehouse at the intersection of two main roads. Today, it’s much more than a traveler’s rural resting point. Residents often bop around South Main Street downtown, which hosts annual events and features historic landmarks, such as Korner’s Folly, a uniquely designed Victorian home-turned-museum tied to the Kerner family, the town’s namesake.
With a growing under-40 crowd, this town of over 27,000 people is evolving, adding new cocktail bars, pop-up shops and food trucks. Manufacturing, healthcare and retail remain the main pillars of Kernersville’s economy, with major employers Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center and John Deere in town, along with
Home Trends in Kernersville, NC
On average, homes in Kernersville, NC sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Kernersville, NC over the last 12 months is $344,900, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$344,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$358,949
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$296,019
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$205,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Number of Homes for Sale
270
Last 12 months Home Sales
924
Median List Price
$356,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
