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Kingston, Massachusetts

Introduction to Kingston, Massachusetts

Kingston, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 3 miles NW of Plymouth, Massachusetts 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.

Kingston History

Kingston was first settled by Europeans in the year 1620. Prior to the arrival of the white settlers, the land was the tribal home to the Wampanoag people. Modern day Kingston is believed to be the site of numerous violent battles during King Phillip's War from 1675-1676. The town of Kingston was officially incorporated in the year 1726.

Kingston and nearby Attractions

  • Pilgrim Hall Museum
  • Mayflower Society
  • Plimouth Plantation
  • Alden House Museum
  • Jones River Village Historic Society
  • Executive Lanes Kingston Inc

Things To Do In Kingston

The city boasts of a variety of interesting things to do. There are many clubs in the city that organize numerous recreational programs and events for the people of Kingston. Food lovers can head to the local restaurants to savor the rich traditional options.

Kingston Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport that serves the city.

Kingston Higher Education

The city is served by Bridgewater State College.

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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