Kingston, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Kingston is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,557. Residents earn $86,712 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,557 Population 833/sq mi density
$86,712 Median Income $63,288 per capita
$380,200 Home Value
$1,589 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,712 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$380,200 home value, $1,589/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,712
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $380,200
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.8%
89% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,589
37% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,557
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,712
Per Capita$63,288
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$380,200
Rent$1,589
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.0%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation116 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute34 min
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Kingston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kingston is $86,712, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kingston is $380,200, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,589 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Kingston is a highly educated community — 63.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Kingston has a population of 1,557 with a density of 833 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 4.6% Black.

Population

1,557
Total Population
833
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Kingston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only59.9%
24% below US avg
Spanish40.1%
199% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Kingston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kingston is $86,712, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Kingston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,712
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,288
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Work from Home27.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Kingston is $380,200, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,589 (37% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$380,200
35% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,589
37% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate3.44%
In Kingston, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.0% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kingston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma8.3%
COPD3.2%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression14.0%
Mental Distress13.3%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: Kingston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation116 ft (35 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density833/sq mi
Coordinates40.3815°N, 74.6140°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 63.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.8%
89% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density833/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Work from Home27.1%

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