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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 59.9% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.1% |
| 199% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,712 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,288 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |
| Census Median | $380,200 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,589 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 14.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 116 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3815°N, 74.6140°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |