Median Income
$79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
10% lower than US avg
How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,202
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$45,440
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty11.1%
Commute38 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,355
Rent Burden8.6%
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+3.1%
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. 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 $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kingston is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.
Kingston has a population of 3,202 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
The median household income in Kingston is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,000 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,440 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
The median home value in Kingston is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,355 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kingston vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Kingston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 77.4 sq mi (200.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |