At a Glance
Median Income
$99,345
$44,001 per capita
Home Value
$448,600
Zillow: $662,920
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
9.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingston residents earn a median household income of $99,345 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,001. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kingston is $448,600 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $662,920. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
42.2% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population2,585
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,345
Per Capita$44,001
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
A
Home Value$448,600
Rent$1,338
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$662,920
Housing Units1,140
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingston was built in 1998.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.