At a Glance
Median Income
$86,712
$63,288 per capita
Home Value
$380,200
Zillow: $727,931
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
7.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingston residents earn a median household income of $86,712 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,288. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $380,200 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,931. Median rent is $1,589/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
63.8% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,557
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,712
Per Capita$63,288
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A
Home Value$380,200
Rent$1,589
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$727,931
Housing Units708
Rent Burden20.9%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation116 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+39.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingston was built in 1973.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
20.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.