What are the schools like in Kingston, GA?

Kingston is served primarily by Bartow County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Kingston?

The median household income in Kingston, GA is $50,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Kingston, GA?

Kingston has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches.

Kingston, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kingston, GA affordable or expensive?

Kingston's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kingston is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,300 and the median rent is $839 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kingston, GA?

Kingston has a violent crime rate of 86.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 922.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kingston, GA a Good Place to Live?

Kingston is a small town of 774 in Georgia, with a median household income of $50,000 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Kingston stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kingston city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Kingston's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kingston costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kingston, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$839	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kingston's violent crime rate is 86.3 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

86.3 /100k

Property Crime

922.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kingston is served primarily by Bartow County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kingston, GA	National Avg
School District	Bartow County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kingston sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Kingston, GA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Kingston, GA	National Avg
Population	774	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Euharlee, GA 6 mi Cartersville, GA 9 mi Adairsville, GA 10 mi Taylorsville, GA 10 mi Shannon, GA 11 mi

Kingston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston, GA affordable or expensive?

Kingston's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kingston roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $82,300 and median rent is $839/month.

What is the crime rate in Kingston, GA?

Kingston's violent crime rate is 86.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 922.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kingston?

Public schools in Kingston are operated by Bartow County. The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 4.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kingston, GA a good place to live?

Kingston, GA has a population of 774, a median household income of $50,000, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kingston?

Kingston averages 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kingston?

The population of Kingston, Georgia is 774 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kingston?

Key numbers for living in Kingston: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $82,300, median household income $50,000, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.