Kingston, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County
Kingston, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% above 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 $340,519. 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 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 301/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.