Kingston

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Kingston

Known as the “Little City by the Sea” Kingston, a former logging town, is a busy port of entry, with ferry service to Edmonds on the other side of Puget Sound. Now the social and economic center of the north end of the Peninsula, Kingston features its own community center, theater groups and shopping district. With an independent movie theater and wonderful restaurants, Kingston is a treasure of a town!

With the launch of the new Kingston fast ferry, Kitsap Transit now provides convenient passenger ferry service from Kingston to Seattle and back. The weekday schedule serves commuters, residents, and visitors with early morning and late afternoon runs.

Kingston Ferry sunset with Mount RainierKingston and North Kitsap are an outdoors lover’s dream with breathtaking views and beaches, and numerous water, hiking and mountain bike trails. Nearby amenities include the historic Point No Point Lighthouse, and the legendary Heronswood Botanical Gardens. Kingston’s shops and restaurants as well as the Saturday Farmers Market are popular with both locals and boaters. The annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July features an old fashioned logging competition, parade, salmon bake, and craft fair.

Population

Total Population

2,543

Population
Growth Rate

0.05%

Median Age

50

Diversity Index

43.000

Housing & Income

Households

1,146

Total Housing Units

1,217


Owner Occupied

847

Renter Occupied

299

Vacant

71

Median Home Value

$697,816


Average Home Value

$692,887

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.27%

Income Projection

Median Household

$107,177 $121,131


Average Household

$145,138 $169,520


Per Capita

$65,406 $76,813

Workforce

Total Businesses

132

Total Employed

1,242

Workers 16+

1,155

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

435

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

256

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

129

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

126

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

71

2023 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

60

Some
High School

33

Graduated
High School

282

Associates
Degree

236

Bachelor's
Degree

626

Graduate
Degree

252

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

802

Non-Resident Commuters

339

Drive Alone

649

Carpooled

144

Public

194

Work At Home

150