Median Income
$35,833
52% lower than US avg
Home Value
$67,900
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.4%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$563
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
5% higher than US avg
How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population286
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$20,451
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty13.0%
Commute29 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,900
Rent$563
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$271,422
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity40.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+92.6%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.9%
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Kingston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kingston is $35,833, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kingston is $67,900, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Kingston has a population of 286 with a density of 550 people per square mile. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 9.1% Black.
Population
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Kingston is $35,833, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $35,833 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $20,451 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
The median home value in Kingston is $67,900, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,422.
Home Values
| Census Median | $67,900 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,422 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $563 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Kingston, 40.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 30.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Kingston vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 85.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
Food & Exercise