Kingston, PE

Prince Edward Island

Kingston is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 1,111. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,111 Population 60/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $50,300 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$348,000 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.9%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,111
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$50,300
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.8%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units395
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation98 ft (30 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+6.1%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kingston stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kingston is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Kingston among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kingston is $348,000, 23% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.

Kingston has a population of 1,111 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).

Population

1,111
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
18.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Kingston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Kingston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kingston is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Kingston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kingston is $348,000, 23% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.9%
Renter-Occupied5.1%
Housing Units395

Property Tax

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below US avg
High School+22.2%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density60/sq mi
Total Area18.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone93.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.7%

Nearby Cities

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