At a Glance
Median Income
$130,179
$61,811 per capita
Home Value
$529,400
Zillow: $669,898
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 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+
3.8 / 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 1.5% (58% 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 $669,898. 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 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 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 Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,179
Per Capita$61,811
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$36,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A
Home Value$529,400
Rent$1,298
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$669,898
Housing Units2,618
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property785/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.8 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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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