Kingston, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
206 Population 375/sq mi density
$100,278 Median Income $29,468 per capita
$218,300 Home Value $260,120 Zillow
$534 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,278 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,300 home value, $534/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,278
33% above
$29,468 per capita
Home Value
$218,300
23% below
Zillow: $260,120
Median Rent
$534/mo
54% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°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
133%
Home Value
77%
Rent
46%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $100,278 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,468. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $218,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,120. Median rent is $534/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

8.9% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,278
Per Capita$29,468
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,300
Rent$534
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$260,120
Housing Units80
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,054 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingston was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.