Living in Kingstown, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kingstown · Census data 2020–2024
Kingstown has 1,713 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $93,625 (10% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $293,000, the median rent is $1,536/month.
Kingstown at a glance
- Population
- 1,713
- Median age
- 48State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $93,625State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $293,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,536/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Kingstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kingstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kingstown the median home value is $293,000, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,663 a month in housing costs.
Kingstown median household income
The median household income in Kingstown is $93,625 and the income per person is $48,069. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Kingstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 872
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.08
Kingstown demographics
- Population
- 1,713
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 823
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kingstown ›
Education in Kingstown
49.4% of adults 25 and older in Kingstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kingstown
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Kingstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstown | 1,713 | $93,625 | $293,000 | $1,536 |
| Chestertown | 5,594 | $54,346 | $344,000 | $1,206 |
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | $251,100 | — |
| Church Hill | 1,060 | $72,425 | $306,500 | $1,129 |
| Butlertown | 511 | $72,991 | $209,500 | — |
| Crumpton | 248 | $115,417 | $160,200 | — |
| Kennedyville | 205 | $36,510 | $263,500 | — |
| Chesapeake Landing | 509 | $53,566 | $231,300 | — |
| Tolchester | 379 | $121,042 | $334,200 | $1,073 |
More for people moving to Kingstown
Kingstown ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Kingstown: FAQ
What is the median household income in Kingstown, MD?
The median household income in Kingstown is $93,625, 10% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kingstown?
The median home value in Kingstown is $293,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Kingstown?
The median gross rent in Kingstown is $1,536 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Kingstown, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Kingstown?
The median age in Kingstown is 48 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Kingstown?
The average commute to work in Kingstown is 29 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kingstown?
The unemployment rate in Kingstown is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kingstown?
49.4% of adults in Kingstown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: