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Kingston, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,557 Population 833/sq mi density
$86,712 Median Income $63,288 per capita
$380,200 Home Value $727,931 Zillow
$1,589 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 926 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,712
15% above
$63,288 per capita
Home Value
$380,200
35% above
Zillow: $727,931
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
37% above
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.8%
89% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
115%
Home Value
135%
Rent
137%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
189%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.5% (3% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 926/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,557
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density833/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,712
Per Capita$63,288
Unemployment3.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property926/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.