The Town FilesKingston, Washington
Community in Kitsap County · population 2,515 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $585,300
- Household income
- $90,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 72°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 43.6
Kingston is a community of 2,515 people in Kitsap County, Washington. The median home is worth $585,300, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Washington towns, better for retirees than 93% of Washington towns, more seaside character than 89% of Washington towns.
How Kingston ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kingston is worth $585,300, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $90,625, which is more affordable than 19% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,357 a month. 52.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingston | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $585,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,357 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $90,625 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 52.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Kingston
| People | Kingston | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 93.9% |
Weather in Kingston
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Kingston since 1950.
Severe weather in Kitsap County since 1996
Kitsap County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, earthquake.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| December 8, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1734: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 17, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1641: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tidal Surge, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3227: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Kitsap County
Kitsap County had 93,571 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,579 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Kingston itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Kingston
8 public schools with 1,991 students, about 19.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High School | 9-12 | 622 | 24.9 |
| Kingston Middle School | 6-8 | 465 | 20.2 |
| Richard Gordon Elementary | PK-5 | 387 | 16.8 |
| David Wolfle Elementary | PK-5 | 293 | 15.4 |
| North Kitsap Options | K-8 | 91 | 22.8 |
| North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning | K-12 | 74 | 24.7 |
| Choice Academy | 9-12 | 56 | 14.0 |
| District Programs | PK-12 | 3 | — |
Towns near Kingston
- Indianola, WA2.7 mi · 3,664 people · home $503,800
- Suquamish, WA6.1 mi · 4,266 people · home $456,100
- Edmonds, WA7.2 mi · 42,853 people · home $890,100
- Esperance, WA7.3 mi · 4,007 people · home $790,700
- Poulsbo, WA7.3 mi · 11,975 people · home $620,100
- Shoreline, WA7.9 mi · 58,608 people · home $811,100
- Hansville, WA8.5 mi · 3,410 people · home $597,000
- Mountlake Terrace, WA9.5 mi · 21,286 people · home $667,300
Kingston questions
Is Kingston, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingston scores better for retirees than 93% of Washington towns and quieter than 62%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Kingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingston is valued at $585,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,625, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,357 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingston?
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Kingston get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Kingston in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)