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Kingston, New Hampshire

Introduction to Kingston, New Hampshire

Kingston, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 11 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 40 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,862.

Kingston History

Kingston was originally a part of Hampton. The area was once inhabited by Native Americans. It was permanently settled after the King's War. King William of England established Kingstown as a separate town in 1694. The town is located in Rockingham County, which was founded in 1771 and was named in honor of Charles Watson-Wentworth, the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham.

Kingston and nearby Attractions

  • Country Shore Camping Area
  • Kingston State Park
  • Mystery Hill - America's Stonehenge
  • Rock Rimmon State Forest
  • American Independence Museum
  • Sandown Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Kingston

Kingston is home to the Kingston State Park and Webster Natural Area. The Nichols Memorial Library is an ideal destination for those who enjoy reading. The Country Shore Camping Area is also a popular tourist destination. The American Independence Museum, the Sandown Historical Society Museum and the Bartlett Museum are nearby as well.

Kingston Transportation

Pease International Airport is nearby.

Kingston Higher Education

Northern Essex Community College, the University of New Hampshire and Merrimack College are all in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Kingston Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Kingston Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Kingston, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime74
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