At a Glance
Median Income
$52,799
$22,628 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $296,501
Median Rent
$807/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
2,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingston residents earn a median household income of $52,799 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,628. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,982 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,501. Median rent is $807/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,071/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population930
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,799
Per Capita$22,628
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$8,646M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$807
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$296,501
Housing Units304
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property2,071/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation693 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingston was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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