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Kingston, OK


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Kingston, Oklahoma

Kingston, Oklahoma, in Marshall county, is 55 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 83 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 1,390.

The People and Families of Kingston

In Kingston, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $30,259.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kingston Housing

In Kingston, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Kingston may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Kingston, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kingston Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kingston Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Kingston Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Kingston, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity43
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime67
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