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Kingston
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Kingston is a suburb of Boston with a population of 13,618. Kingston is in Plymouth County. Living in Kingston offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Kingston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kingston and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Kingston are above average.

About

About Kingston...
Population
13,618

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$429,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,060
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    87.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    33.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    6.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    20.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    417.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    34.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    17%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Kingston

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$103,945
National
$69,021

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