East Kingston is a very small town located in the state of New Hampshire. With a population of 2,436 people and just one neighborhood, East Kingston is the 146th largest community in New Hampshire. Much of the housing stock in East Kingston was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local East Kingston economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in East Kingston, where the median household income is $138,194.00.
East Kingston home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Hampshire, but East Kingston real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Unlike some towns, East Kingston isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in East Kingston are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, East Kingston is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in East Kingston who work in management occupations (16.13%), teaching (9.59%), and healthcare (9.03%).
Also of interest is that East Kingston has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in East Kingston telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.09% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
East Kingston is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, East Kingston’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
In East Kingston, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.89 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
As is often the case in a small town, East Kingston doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of East Kingston ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in East Kingston, 46.70% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in East Kingston in 2022 was $62,563, which is upper middle income relative to New Hampshire, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $250,252 for a family of four. However, East Kingston contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call East Kingston home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of East Kingston residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in East Kingston include Irish, English, French, Italian, and French Canadian.
The most common language spoken in East Kingston is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
When you see a neighborhood for the first time, the most important thing is often the way it looks, like its homes and its setting. Some places look the same, but they only reveal their true character after living in them for a while because they contain a unique mix of occupational or cultural groups. This neighborhood is very unique in some important ways, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive exploration and analysis.
Of note is NeighborhoodScout's research finding that the neighborhood has some of the lowest rates of children living in poverty of any neighborhood in the United States. In a nation where approximately 1 in 4 children are living in poverty, the community truly stands out from the rest in this regard.
In addition, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis, is among the best neighborhoods for families in New Hampshire. In fact, this neighborhood is more family-friendly than 96.8% of neighborhoods in the entire state of New Hampshire. Its combination of top public schools, low crime rates, and owner-occupied single family homes gives this area the look and feel of a "Leave It to Beaver" episode. Many other families also live here, making it easy to socialize and develop a strong sense of community. In addition, the high number of college-educated parents influences the academic success of the local schools. Overall, you will find all of the amenities a family needs to thrive in the neighborhood. In addition to being an excellent choice for families with school-aged children, this neighborhood is also a very good choice for urban sophisticates.
Real estate in the neighborhood is almost exclusively owner-occupied. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher rate of owner-occupied housing than is found in 97.6% of U.S. neighborhoods. If you are seeking to rent, this neighborhood may not have many options, but high rates of ownership often indicate stability in a neighborhood.
American households most often have a car, and regularly they have two or three. But households in the neighborhood buck this trend. Residents of this neighborhood must really love automobiles. NeighborhoodScout's Analysis reveals that 38.1% of the households here have four, five, or more cars. That is more cars per household than in 97.5% of the neighborhoods in the nation.
Did you know that the neighborhood has more French Canadian and French ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 9.5% of this neighborhood's residents have French Canadian ancestry and 11.3% have French ancestry.
How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.
The neighbors in the neighborhood in East Kingston are wealthy, making it among the 15% highest income neighborhoods in America. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 89.4% of the neighborhoods in America. In addition, 0.0% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 100.0% of America's neighborhoods.
A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.
In the neighborhood, 50.7% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is manufacturing and laborer occupations, with 22.8% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants (16.3%), and 8.8% in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations.
The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 96.8% of households. Some people also speak Polish (4.4%).
Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.
In the neighborhood in East Kingston, NH, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Irish (24.4%). There are also a number of people of English ancestry (20.9%), and residents who report French roots (11.3%), and some of the residents are also of Italian ancestry (10.1%), along with some French Canadian ancestry residents (9.5%), among others.
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend between 30 and 45 minutes commuting one-way to work (35.8% of working residents), which is at or a bit above the average length of a commute across all U.S. neighborhoods.
Here most residents (68.2%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also carpool with coworkers, friends, or neighbors to get to work (7.7%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.