What are the schools like in Kingston, MA?

Kingston is served primarily by Silver Lake. The district operates several elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Kingston?

The median household income in Kingston, MA is $124,048 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Kingston, MA?

Kingston has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Kingston, MA affordable or expensive?

Kingston's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kingston is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $468,800 and the median rent is $1,398 per month.

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

Kingston has a violent crime rate of 216.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 678.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kingston, MA a Good Place to Live?

Kingston is a small town of 6,090 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $124,048 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Kingston stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 111.6

Kingston's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kingston costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kingston, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$468,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,398	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,048	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kingston's violent crime rate is 216.9 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

216.9 /100k

Property Crime

678.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kingston is served primarily by Silver Lake. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kingston, MA	National Avg
School District	Silver Lake	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kingston sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 37.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kingston, MA
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	37.9"

Demographics

Metric	Kingston, MA	National Avg
Population	6,090	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Duxbury, MA 2 mi North Plymouth, MA 3 mi Plymouth, MA 4 mi Duxbury, MA 4 mi Green Harbor, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Kingston

Kingston, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02364

Kingston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston, MA affordable or expensive?

Kingston's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kingston roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $468,800 and median rent is $1,398/month.

What is the crime rate in Kingston, MA?

Kingston's violent crime rate is 216.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 678.7 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 Silver Lake. The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kingston, MA a good place to live?

Kingston, MA has a population of 6,090, a median household income of $124,048, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 37.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kingston?

Kingston, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02364.

What is the population of Kingston?

The population of Kingston, Massachusetts is 6,090 with a median age of 45.1. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $468,800, median household income $124,048, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.