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Kingston, RI


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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 people of the town are in the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Kingston has a population of 5,446.

The People and Families of Kingston

In Kingston, about 13% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Kingston features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $66,133. Kingston benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town. Kingston, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Kingston residents, with $4,050. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kingston Housing

In Kingston, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Rhode Island, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Kingston, 53% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Kingston; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Kingston, RI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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