Kingston, RI

Kingston, Rhode Island

Introduction to Kingston, Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 16 miles S of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 65 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town, which is located in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area, has a population of 5,446.

Kingston History

Kingston, which was formerly known as Little Rest, was named in 1826, in honor of King Charles II of England. It was also the county seat for Washington County from 1752 to 1894. In 1974, a large part of Kingston became a National Register Historical District and was called Kingston Village Historical District.

Kingston and Nearby Attractions

• University of Rhode Island Botanical Gardens
• Fayerweather House Museum
• Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
• Lorenzo Kinney Azalea Gardens
• Historic Kenyon Grist Mill
• Peckham Farm Animal Center

Things To Do In Kingston

Beavertail State Park and Fort Wetherill State Park provides recreational opportunities, such as boating, hiking, camping, fishing, and picnicking. The University of Rhode Island Botanical Gardens is open to the public. Museums like Fayerweather House Museum and Beavertail Lighthouse Museum may also be visited. Local celebrations include the South County Hot-Air Balloon Festival, the Chamber Music Festival, and the Jazz and World Music Festival.

Kingston Transportation

New Bedford Regional airport is nearby.

Kingston Higher Education

The University of Rhode Island has its main campus located in Kingston. Other colleges and universities nearby include Salve Regina University, Roger Williams University, and Rhode Island College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Kingston, RI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Kingston Almanac

Kingston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kingston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kingston, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kingston High Schools (2004)

THE FARM SCHOOL
25 WEST INDEPENDENCE WAY
401-284-1559
A Special Education School
Serves 9 students.

Kingston Colleges

Click school name for a detailed profile.

University of Rhode Island

(List of All Rhode Island Colleges)

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