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Kingston, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
398 Population 390/sq mi density
$46,964 Median Income $19,270 per capita
$88,800 Home Value $184,173 Zillow
$593 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
332 Violent Crime/100K 1,828 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,964 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,964
38% below
$19,270 per capita
Home Value
$88,800
68% below
Zillow: $184,173
Median Rent
$593/mo
49% below
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
13% below
1,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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)

Income
62%
Home Value
32%
Rent
51%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
87%
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 $46,964 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,270. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,173. Median rent is $593/month, with 26.4% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,828/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population398
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,964
Per Capita$19,270
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent$593
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$184,173
Housing Units187
Rent Burden26.4%

Crime

F
Violent332/100K
Property1,828/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation808 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingston was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.