Kingston is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 13,829 people and two associated neighborhoods, Kingston is the 150th largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Kingston are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Kingston has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Kingston telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.10% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Kingston is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Kingston’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Kingston is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

One downside of living in Kingston is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Kingston, the average commute to work is 33.28 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Kingston is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 48.79% of adults in Kingston have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Kingston in 2022 was $54,614, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $218,456 for a family of four.

The people who call Kingston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kingston residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Kingston include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French.

The most common language spoken in Kingston is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.