The Town FilesEast Kingston, New Hampshire
Town in Rockingham County · population 2,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $575,500
- Household income
- $138,194
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 51.7
East Kingston is a town of 2,441 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $575,500, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for families than 97% of New Hampshire towns, easier by car than 95% of New Hampshire towns, better for retirees than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
How East Kingston ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Kingston is worth $575,500, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $138,194, which is more affordable than 29% of New Hampshire towns. 96.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Kingston | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $575,500 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $138,194 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.4% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in East Kingston
| People | East Kingston | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.7 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.1% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.1% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.2% | 92.5% |
Weather in East Kingston
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 14.3°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.9 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Kingston since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 21, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Rockingham County since 1996
Rockingham County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockingham County
Rockingham County had 157,028 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,537 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in East Kingston itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in East Kingston
1 public school with 118 students, about 7.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kingston Elementary School | K-5 | 118 | 7.9 |
Towns near East Kingston
- Kensington, NH2.0 mi · 2,095 people · home $657,700
- South Hampton, NH3.3 mi · 894 people · home $661,100
- Kingston, NH3.7 mi · 6,202 people · home $492,900
- Newton, NH4.4 mi · 4,820 people · home $459,500
- Exeter, NH4.6 mi · 10,109 people · home $357,500
- Brentwood, NH4.8 mi · 4,490 people · home $528,100
- Exeter, NH4.8 mi · 16,049 people · home $456,600
- Hampton Falls, NH5.9 mi · 2,403 people · home $772,600
East Kingston questions
Is East Kingston, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Kingston scores better for retirees than 90% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 82%. 27.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.7).
How much does a house cost in East Kingston?
The median owner-occupied home in East Kingston is valued at $575,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $138,194, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in East Kingston?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 14.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 61.9 inches of snow.
Does East Kingston get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Kingston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)