Kingston, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,750
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
6.3%
Median Home
$371,900
Median Income
$98,304
Median Rent
$1,082
Kingston SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
4
Kingston, MA Crime Report
115
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
794.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-66.15%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kingston / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 115 | 794.1 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 151.9 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 6.9 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 117.4 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 93 | 642.2 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 62.2 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 79 | 545.5 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 34.5 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Kingston, MA Cost Of Living
129
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kingston | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 154 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 120 | 116 | 100 | |
Kingston, MA Photos
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Rankings for Kingston in Massachusetts
Map Of Kingston, MA
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Population over time in Kingston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,750 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 6,205 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 6,320 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,276 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 6,211 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 6,103 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 5,789 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 5,917 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 5,695 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kingston
| Race | Kingston | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kingston
| Gender | Kingston | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kingston for adults over 25
| Education | Kingston | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kingston, Massachusetts
| Income | Kingston | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.1% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.0% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
