Best neighbourhoods in Kingston for families
Kingston skews older, with a median age of 42.8 citywide, and about 22.5% of residents put 30% or more of their income toward housing. For families weighing where to land, income and education both vary a lot by neighbourhood.
King Pitt tops the list with a median income of $149,000 and 57.1% of residents holding a university degree. High Gate Park and Sydenham also stand out, with Sydenham the most educated of the group at 61.9%.
Sydenham's median age is 70, much older than King Pitt's 49.2 or Greenwood Park's 38.8, so it's worth checking which stage of life fits your family before picking a street.
What matters for families in Kingston
Bars are the Kingstonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| 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 for families?
King Pitt ranks highest, with a median income of $149,000 and 57.1% of residents university-educated. High Gate Park and Sydenham are also strong options, each with median incomes above $115,000.
Which Kingston neighbourhoods have the highest incomes for families?
King Pitt leads at $149,000, followed by High Gate Park at $129,000 and Westwoods at $124,000. Greenwood Park and Pitts Ferry both sit around $120,000 to $122,000.
Are Kingston's top family neighbourhoods good for young families?
It depends on the neighbourhood. Greenwood Park has a median age of just 38.8, much younger than Sydenham's 70, so it may suit young families better even though both are on the list of top family areas.
How educated are residents in Kingston's best family neighbourhoods?
Sydenham has the highest share of university-educated residents at 61.9%, followed by King Pitt at 57.1%. Hemlock Downs and Westwoods are on the lower end of the top 10, both under 37%.