At a Glance
Median Income
$65,714
$24,211 per capita
Home Value
$248,900
Zillow: $350,070
Median Rent
$981/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Kingsley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingsley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingsley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingsley residents earn a median household income of $65,714 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,211. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingsley is $248,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,070. Median rent is $981/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
29.1% of adults in Kingsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingsley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,783
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,714
Per Capita$24,211
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,900
Rent$981
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$350,070
Housing Units561
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation1,018 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingsley was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.