Best neighbourhoods in Kingston
Kingston's median family income is around $91,000 citywide, and about 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Density runs at 2,263 people per square kilometre, and about 22.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
King Pitt tops the list with median income around $149,000 and 57.1% of residents university-educated. High Gate Park follows at about $129,000 income and 49.5% university-educated.
Sydenham stands out for education, at 61.9% university-educated, with income around $118,000 and a notably older median age of 70.0. Westwoods and Greenwood Park both sit in the $122,000 to $124,000 range, while Reddendale, Westbrook, Lakeland Point, and Hemlock Downs round out the top ten with incomes between $111,000 and $116,000.
How Kingston stacks up vs Ontario
Bars are the Kingstonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census Dissemination Areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Kingston
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. King Pitt · Kingston | $149,000 | 49.2 | 57.1% |
| 2. High Gate Park · Kingston | $129,000 | 42.8 | 49.5% |
| 3. Sydenham · Kingston | $118,000 | 70.0 | 61.9% |
| 4. Pitts Ferry · Kingston | $120,000 | 56.4 | 51.7% |
| 5. Greenwood Park · Kingston | $122,000 | 38.8 | 40.7% |
| 6. Westwoods · Kingston | $124,000 | 44.4 | 36.1% |
| 7. Reddendale · Kingston | $116,000 | 48.8 | 44.0% |
| 8. Westbrook · Kingston | $115,000 | 49.2 | 40.7% |
| 9. Lakeland Point · Kingston | $111,000 | 49.6 | 40.9% |
| 10. Hemlock Downs · Kingston | $112,000 | 46.4 | 35.9% |
| 11. Collins Bay · Kingston | $120,000 | 42.8 | 32.0% |
| 12. Lyndenwood · Kingston | $106,000 | 44.4 | 34.9% |
| 13. Lakeland Acres · Kingston | $105,000 | 49.2 | 34.7% |
| 14. Woodhaven · Kingston | $104,000 | 33.2 | 34.7% |
| 15. Auden Park · Kingston | $102,000 | 44.8 | 32.0% |
| 16. Polson Park · Kingston | $85,000 | 45.2 | 44.7% |
| 17. Lawrence Park · Kingston | $102,000 | 48.8 | 30.4% |
| 18. LaSalle Park · Kingston | $104,000 | 44.4 | 27.3% |
| 19. Hillview · Kingston | $100,000 | 49.6 | 31.0% |
| 20. Shannons Corners · Kingston | $106,000 | 44.0 | 24.3% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Kingston?
King Pitt ranks first, with median income around $149,000 and 57.1% of residents university-educated. High Gate Park is second, at about $129,000 income and 49.5% university-educated.
What is the most educated neighbourhood in Kingston?
Sydenham has the highest share of university-educated residents on this list, at 61.9%. Its median income runs around $118,000.
What is the median income in Kingston?
Kingston's median family income is around $91,000 citywide. The top-ranked neighbourhoods here run well above that, mostly between $111,000 and $149,000.
How educated is Kingston overall?
About 30.6% of Kingston residents citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher. Several top neighbourhoods, like King Pitt and Sydenham, are well above that.