The Town FilesKingston, Georgia
City in Bartow County · population 722 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $217,000
- Household income
- $52,682
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 39.1
Kingston is a city of 722 people in Bartow County, Georgia. The median home is worth $217,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Georgia towns, better for families than 92% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Georgia towns.
How Kingston ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kingston is worth $217,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $52,682, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $932 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingston | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $932 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $52,682 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kingston
| People | Kingston | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Kingston
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.4°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 30, 2013 about 7.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 65 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 1, 1990.
Severe weather in Bartow County since 1996
Bartow County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bartow County
Bartow County had 46,472 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,660 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Kingston itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Kingston
1 public school with 574 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary School | PK-5 | 574 | 13.3 |
Towns near Kingston
- Euharlee, GA6.1 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Cartersville, GA9.4 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
- Adairsville, GA9.7 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Shannon, GA10.9 mi · 1,919 people · home $221,000
- White, GA11.7 mi · 661 people · home $173,200
- Emerson, GA13.3 mi · 1,415 people · home $226,600
- Lindale, GA13.8 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Rome, GA14.0 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
Kingston questions
Is Kingston, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingston scores better for retirees than 55% of Georgia towns and quieter than 72%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Kingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingston is valued at $217,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,682, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $932 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingston?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kingston get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 30, 2013. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)