The Kingston metro is home to 182,109 people (up 1.6% over five years), with a median household income of $81,804. Typical rent of $2,015/month works out to 29.6% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Kingston's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.9% |
| Professional & management | 10.5% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.5% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 29.6% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Kingston market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,015/month suggests a household income around $81,000/year. The metro's median household income is $81,804.
By workforce share: Education & health care (29.4%), Retail trade (10.9%), Professional & management (10.5%) (Census ACS 5-year).