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 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.
As of 2026 the population of Kingston is 2,657. The population is expected to grow to 2,704 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.35%.
The median age of Kingston residents is 45.
The diversity index of Kingston is 45.3, meaning that there is a 45% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kingston is $155,921 and projected to be $176,778 in 2031. Per capita income is $69,892, projected to be $80,021 in 2031. 9.9% of households – 263 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,009,466 and the average disposable income is $119,653.
There are 1,277 housing units in Kingston; 854 are owner-occupied, 337 are rented, and 86 are vacant. The average home value is $755,360, with 404 homes built in 2010 or later, and 17 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 152 businesses in Kingston, employing 1,296 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,211 age 16 and above. 200 workers commute into Kingston from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,011 residents both live and work in/around Kingston. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 584 drive alone, 330 carpool, and 106 take public transportation. 19 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 172 residents work from home.
224 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 301 have associates degrees, 557 have bachelor’s degrees, and 365 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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