At a Glance
Median Income
$82,143
$14,838 per capita
Home Value
$493,500
Zillow: $660,841
Violent Crime
64/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
271 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
3.4 / 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 $82,143 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,838. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $493,500 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,841. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
82.0% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(143% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population6,953
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density4,457/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,143
Per Capita$14,838
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
B
Home Value$493,500
Rent
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$660,841
Housing Units645
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property1,116/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation224 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.7%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingston was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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