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City of King, North Carolina

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About homes in King

Census and NOAA figures for the city of King in Stokes County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1985Median year built1U.S. 1980
44%Built before 198019% built since 2010
1991Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1980
78%Detached single-family17% in 5+ unit buildings
65%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$238kMedian home value1North Carolina median $289k

The median home in the city of King was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the North Carolina median of 1991. That is in line with the Stokes County median of 1983.1 King's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 9% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Stokes County as a whole (46% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied homes in King are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1991 against 1980.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in King is mostly detached single-family: 78% of units, with 7% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 65% of occupied homes in King are owner-occupied, in line with the North Carolina share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in King is valued at $238,200 (ACS), below the North Carolina median of $288,900. Within Stokes County the median is $196,700, so King sits above it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Winston Salem Rynlds Ap station averages 64 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 33 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 3,497 heating degree days against 1,513 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. King sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in King are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of King housing units by year built
Before 19400.9%
1940-19596.2%
1960-197936.8%
1980-199927.8%
2000-200919.5%
2010 or later8.9%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Winston Salem Rynlds Ap, 12.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in King, NC?

Most home remodeling projects in King, NC land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in King?

The median home in the city of King was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the North Carolina median of 1991. That is in line with the Stokes County median of 1983. King's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 9% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 37%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Stokes County as a whole (46% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the King climate like for exterior work?

The Winston Salem Rynlds Ap station averages 64 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 33 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 43 inches a year, 11 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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