Kernersville, North Carolina · ZIP 27284

Kernersville — ZIP 27284

Kernersville (27284) scores 54/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $327K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency43%

Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$327K

Median rent$1,785/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$327K

Median Rent

$1,785/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

11,462

Violent Crime

2,152

Property Crime

9,310

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Forsyth County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
NC Leadership Charter Academy	KG–12	1,209	80%	81%
East Forsyth High	09–12	1,647	62%	46%
Piney Grove Elementary	PK–05	635	61%	56%
Sedge Garden Elementary	PK–05	714	56%	47%
Kernersville Middle	06–08	754	52%	49%
Robert B Glenn High School	09–12	1,396	47%	34%
Caleb's Creek Elementary	PK–05	642	47%	41%
Cash Elementary	PK–05	520	46%	50%
Kernersville Elementary	PK–05	568	43%	35%
Kimmel Farm Elementary	PK–05	760	38%	39%
Union Cross Traditional Acad	PK–05	549	30%	32%
Southeast Middle	06–08	733	26%	25%
East Forsyth Middle School	06–08	772	24%	26%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

57,119

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27284 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27284 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27284 is approximately $327K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27284 in Kernersville has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.