What are the schools like in Kingston, NJ?

School district data for Kingston is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kingston?

The median household income in Kingston, NJ is $73,571 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, NJ?

Kingston has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Kingston, NJ 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 $376,000 and the median rent is $1,576 per month.

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

Kingston has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 290.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kingston, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Kingston is a small town of 1,289 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $73,571 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Kingston stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, 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: 112.5

Kingston's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kingston costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kingston, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,576	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,571	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kingston's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

290.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kingston, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kingston sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kingston, NJ
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Kingston, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,289	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	10.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rocky Hill, NJ 2 mi Heathcote, NJ 2 mi East Rocky Hill, NJ 2 mi Monmouth Junction, NJ 3 mi Ten Mile Run, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Kingston

Kingston, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08528

Kingston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingston, NJ 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 $376,000 and median rent is $1,576/month.

What is the crime rate in Kingston, NJ?

Kingston's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 290.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kingston?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kingston, NJ a good place to live?

Kingston, NJ has a population of 1,289, a median household income of $73,571, 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 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kingston?

Kingston, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08528.

What is the population of Kingston?

The population of Kingston, New Jersey is 1,289 with a median age of 45.7. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $376,000, median household income $73,571, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.