At a Glance
Median Income
$81,806
$35,205 per capita
Home Value
$212,300
Zillow: $322,582
Median Rent
$844/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
86/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingston residents earn a median household income of $81,806 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,205. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,747 business establishments, including 161 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $212,300 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,582. Median rent is $844/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 86/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,156
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density5,505/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,806
Per Capita$35,205
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$4,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,300
Rent$844
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$322,582
Housing Units47
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property86/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,699/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation797 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Kingston was founded in 1835.
The median home in Kingston was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 161 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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