At a Glance
Median Income
$53,885
$35,569 per capita
Home Value
$164,200
Zillow: $216,210
Median Rent
$960/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
2,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $53,885 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,569. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $164,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,210. Median rent is $960/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,437/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,333
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density6,201/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,885
Per Capita$35,569
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,200
Rent$960
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$216,210
Housing Units6,556
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property2,437/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary421/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation542 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Kingston was founded in 1857.
The median home in Kingston was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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