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Kenly, NC

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Population
1,722
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
194 ft
Median Home Value
$205,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$787/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,045
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Kenly

Kenly is a quiet, small-town community sitting right on the border of Johnston and Wilson counties along Interstate 95. With around 1,500 residents, it offers a relaxed, rural pace of life where neighbors know each other and local agricultural history runs deep at spots like the Tobacco Farm Life Museum. It is an appealing option for newcomers looking for affordable living and plenty of open space, while direct highway access keeps commutes to Wilson, Smithfield, and the broader Raleigh area manageable.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.9rating

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