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Kingston, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
132,485 Population 760/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $51,000 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 13.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,000
5% above
$51,000 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
48% below
28.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
11.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
266 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
105%
Home Value
177%
Rent
107%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
367%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingston residents earn a median household income of $79,000 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,000. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 201 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

17.7% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 28.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population132,485
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$51,000
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty11.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$981

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership55.9%
Housing Units57,835
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

C+
Property58/100K
Burglary8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation230 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+28.6%
Graduate+11.7%

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

34.5% work from home.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.