Kingston, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,373 Population 1,325/sq mi density
$130,179 Median Income $61,811 per capita
$529,400 Home Value $701,734 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
217 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,179 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$529,400 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,179
73% above
$61,811 per capita
Home Value
$529,400
88% above
Zillow: $701,734
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
41% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
173%
Home Value
188%
Rent
112%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
141%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $130,179 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,811. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $529,400 , 88% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $701,734. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 693/100K.

Education

47.6% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population6,373
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,179
Per Capita$61,811
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A
Home Value$529,400
Rent$1,298
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$701,734
Housing Units2,618
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property693/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,525/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute41 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingston was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.