The Town FilesKingston Estates, New Jersey
Community in Camden County · population 6,322 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,600
- Household income
- $108,024
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 45.0
Kingston Estates is a community of 6,322 people in Camden County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $339,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 89% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 86% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 77% of New Jersey towns.
How Kingston Estates ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kingston Estates is worth $339,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $108,024, which is more affordable than 77% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,896 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingston Estates | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,896 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $108,024 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kingston Estates
| People | Kingston Estates | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 31.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 94.6% |
Weather in Kingston Estates
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.9°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.9 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston Estates since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 9.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
Severe weather in Camden County since 1996
Camden County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Camden County
Camden County had 205,819 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,051 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Kingston Estates itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Kingston Estates
- Cherry Hill, NJ1.0 mi · 74,553 people · home $386,300
- Ellisburg, NJ1.0 mi · 4,601 people · home $330,900
- Barclay, NJ1.3 mi · 4,656 people · home $466,200
- Cherry Hill Mall, NJ1.8 mi · 14,805 people · home $341,200
- Greentree, NJ2.0 mi · 12,012 people · home $438,400
- Ramblewood, NJ2.2 mi · 6,655 people · home $399,900
- Maple Shade, NJ2.4 mi · 19,980 people · home $250,200
- Golden Triangle, NJ2.7 mi · 4,769 people · home $320,400
Kingston Estates questions
Is Kingston Estates, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingston Estates scores better for retirees than 21% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 25%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Kingston Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingston Estates is valued at $339,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,024, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,896 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingston Estates?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.9 inches of snow.
Does Kingston Estates get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)