Kingston SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Kingston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kingston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kingston is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kingston is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kingston is $683,564.
The median income in Kingston is $107,404.
Kingston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kingston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kingston | Rhode Island | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 190 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 106 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 108 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kingston, RI Weather
The average high in Kingston is 59.1° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 80.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.4 inches of precipitation each year with 30.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kingston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kingston
The current population in Kingston is 7,332. The population has increased 19.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,332 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 6,953 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 6,560 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 6,496 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 6,407 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 6,513 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 6,789 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 6,983 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 6,891 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 6,969 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 7,136 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 6,869 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 6,709 | 5.8% |
| 2011 | 6,342 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 6,126 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kingston
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Kingston is:
78.5% White with 5,755 White residents.
5.0% African American with 366 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 234 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 4 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 263 Two Or More residents.
9.3% Hispanic with 680 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 68.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.0% | 4.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 17.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kingston
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Kingston is 57.6% female with 4,223 female residents.
Kingston is 42.4% male with 3,109 male residents.
| Gender | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 42.4% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kingston for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Kingston completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Kingston completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Kingston completed high school / ged.
3.0% of adults in Kingston completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Kingston completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Kingston completed bachelor's degree.
41.0% of adults in Kingston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kingston completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Kingston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 3.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 41.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kingston, Rhode Island
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0.0% of households in Kingston earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Kingston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.0% of households in Kingston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Kingston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Kingston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.8% of households in Kingston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Kingston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.3% of households in Kingston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Kingston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.8% of households in Kingston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kingston | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.8% | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.3% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
