Kingston

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Kingston, NJ Area Guide

A wooded community minutes away from one of the nation’s most prestigious communities

Wooded Outdoors Great Location University Commuter Convenient

Kingston is a small, tree-lined village nestled along Carnegie Lake. A great option for students, faculty, families, and professionals, Kingston is convenient to Trenton and Princeton. Trenton is only a 20- minute drive while Princeton is a 10-minute drive away. Kingston is dominated by green space, providing residents with a plethora of opportunities for outdoor adventure. The town houses the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, a state park great for hiking, fishing, biking, boating, horseback riding, and more. Kingston is predominately residential featuring upscale apartments, houses, condos, and townhouses in a variety of styles available for rent. Like many suburbs, Kingston has access to an abundance of commercial centers, you’ll find residents spending the majority of their free time in Princeton, home of the renowned Princeton University. Go shopping at the Princeton Forrestal Village, visit Albert Einstein’s home, or explore the coffee shops and eateries in Palmer Square – the opportunities for Kingston residents are endless. When residents aren’t in Princeton, you’ll find them bonding at the array of community events and festivals celebrating the town’s diverse cultures and united community.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$87,083

Average: $139,295

Education

871

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

924

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

50-59 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Kingston has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mapleton Preserve
  • Morven Museum & Garden
  • Marquand Park
  • Von Thuns Country Farm Market
  • NJ Audubon Plainsboro Preserve

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer
  • Newark Liberty International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.