Kingston: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Kingston is $88,295 (1.2× higher than DeKalb County median $70,724; about the same as Illinois median $85,562), with homes at a median value of $241,700.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $88,295 — near the Illinois median ($85,562). Poverty rate 7.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $88,295 (vs Illinois $85,562) |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 11.0% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 11.0% (vs Illinois 5.9%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.5% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 1.9% |
| Pct Walked | 10.6% |