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Kingston, WA

Kingston, WA.

Population: 9,920 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kingston, WA is $671,855 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $786,500 after a median 14.5 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, landslide, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$671,855

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

14.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$671,855
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$688,648
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$786,500
Median list price
$898,000
Median price per sqft
$358
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
14.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
David Wolfle Elementary, Richard Gordon Elementary, Kingston Middle School, District Programs, North Kitsap Online Academy & Parent Assisted Learning

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, landslide, coastalFlooding, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bangor Ordnance Disposal (USNAVY) (9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
908
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,398
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,057

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Thompson Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT, SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+515 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,597
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,179
Average weekly wage
$1,099
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
976

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KingstonState medianUS median
Median home value$671,855$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$786,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,597$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kingston, WA?
$671,855.
What is the median sale price in Kingston, WA?
$786,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kingston, WA?
Median days on market: 14.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kingston, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,680/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kingston, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, landslide, coastalFlooding, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Kingston, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Kingston, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kingston, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kingston, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kingston, WA?
8 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kingston, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kingston, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kingston, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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