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Kingston, Massachusetts


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Kingston, Massachusetts

Kingston, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 3 miles NW of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 30 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Boston metropolitan area. Kingston has a population of 11,780.

The People and Families of Kingston

In Kingston, about 62% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Kingston. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $65,101.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Kingston residents, with $4,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kingston Housing

In Kingston, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Kingston, 87% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Kingston use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

Of Note

High Points

Kingston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kingston Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kingston Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Kingston, MA

Comparing Kingston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population63
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime51

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