What are the schools like in Kingston, IL?

Kingston is served primarily by Genoa Kingston CUSD 424. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Kingston?

The median household income in Kingston, IL is $81,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.0%.

What is the weather like in Kingston, IL?

Kingston has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Kingston, IL affordable or expensive?

Kingston's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kingston is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,600 and the median rent is $866 per month.

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

Kingston has a violent crime rate of 92.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 554.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kingston, IL a Good Place to Live?

Kingston is a small town of 1,361 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,875 and a 11.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Kingston stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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: 102.6

Kingston's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kingston costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kingston, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$866	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kingston's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.3 /100k

Property Crime

554.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kingston is served primarily by Genoa Kingston CUSD 424. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kingston, IL	National Avg
School District	Genoa Kingston CUSD 424	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kingston sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kingston, IL
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Kingston, IL	National Avg
Population	1,361	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Genoa, IL 4 mi Kirkland, IL 4 mi Sycamore, IL 8 mi Riley, IL 9 mi Burlington, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Kingston

Kingston, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60145

Kingston vs Other Cities

Kingston, IL vs Genoa, IL Kingston, IL vs Kirkland, IL Kingston, IL vs Sycamore, IL Kingston, IL vs Riley, IL Kingston, IL vs Burlington, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston, IL affordable or expensive?

Kingston's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kingston roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $193,600 and median rent is $866/month.

What is the crime rate in Kingston, IL?

Kingston's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 554.0 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 Genoa Kingston CUSD 424. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kingston, IL a good place to live?

Kingston, IL has a population of 1,361, a median household income of $81,875, and an unemployment rate of 11.0%. 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 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kingston?

Kingston, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60145.

What is the population of Kingston?

The population of Kingston, Illinois is 1,361 with a median age of 37.7. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $193,600, median household income $81,875, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.