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Kingston, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,042 Population 829/sq mi density
$70,532 Median Income $38,563 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $324,097 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,239 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,532 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,532
6% below
$38,563 per capita
Home Value
$204,200
28% below
Zillow: $324,097
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
301 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
94%
Home Value
72%
Rent
60%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $70,532 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,097. Median rent is $699/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,239/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.0% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population6,042
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,532
Per Capita$38,563
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$3,536M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,590

Housing

A+
Home Value$204,200
Rent$699
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$324,097
Housing Units2,621
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,239/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary224/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,026 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Kingston was founded in 1792.
The median home in Kingston was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.