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Kingston, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,585 Population 1,225/sq mi density
$99,345 Median Income $44,001 per capita
$448,600 Home Value $653,038 Zillow
$1,338 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,345 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$448,600 home value, $1,338/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,345
32% above
$44,001 per capita
Home Value
$448,600
59% above
Zillow: $653,038
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
15% above
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
25% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 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
132%
Home Value
159%
Rent
115%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
125%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.4% (61% 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 $653,038. 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.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,153/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population2,585
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,345
Per Capita$44,001
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

A
Home Value$448,600
Rent$1,338
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$653,038
Housing Units1,140
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,153/100K

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.