Best neighbourhoods in Kingston for young professionals
Kingston isn't a big transit city. Only 5.9% of commuters take public transit, and most people are driving, with 42.9% getting to work in under 15 minutes. Density citywide sits around 2,263 people per square kilometre.
About 30.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.9% walk to work, so there's a decent walkable, educated slice of the city if you know where to look.
On income, King Pitt leads Kingston's top neighbourhoods at $149,000, with Sydenham the most educated at 61.9% university-educated. High Gate Park and Westwoods rank high on income at $129,000 and $124,000, though their university-education shares differ, at 49.5% and 36.1%.
What matters for young professionals 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
Is Kingston good for young professionals?
Kingston has a well-educated population, with 30.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Commutes are short too, with 42.9% of people getting to work in under 15 minutes, though public transit use is low at just 5.9%.
Which Kingston neighbourhoods have the highest incomes?
King Pitt tops the list at $149,000, followed by High Gate Park at $129,000 and Westwoods at $124,000. Sydenham, Pitts Ferry, and Greenwood Park all sit between $118,000 and $122,000.
Do people in Kingston walk or take transit to work?
Not many. Just 5.9% of commuters use public transit and 8.9% walk to work, so most residents are driving, even in the city's more educated neighbourhoods.
Which Kingston neighbourhood is most educated?
Sydenham leads at 61.9% university-educated, followed by King Pitt at 57.1% and Pitts Ferry at 51.7%. Hemlock Downs is the lowest among the top 10 at 35.9%.