At a Glance
Median Income
$40,609
$29,041 per capita
Home Value
$138,700
Zillow: $260,112
Median Rent
$667/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.0% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $40,609 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,041. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $138,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,112. Median rent is $667/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
17.0% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population837
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density2,262/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,609
Per Capita$29,041
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$843M
Avg Weekly Wage$730
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,700
Rent$667
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$260,112
Housing Units454
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation789 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingston was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.