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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.
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.
In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $65,101.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Kingston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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