Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Kingston, MA
$794,000Median listing price
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About Kingston
Kingston is a coastal town of about 14,000 on Kingston Bay, where a historic shipbuilding village center meets newer subdivisions and the Route 3A/Route 3 commercial corridor. Housing mixes antique homes near the center, colonials and capes in subdivisions, and waterfront properties — mid-to-upper South Shore prices.
Home prices in Kingston
The median listing price in Kingston is $794,000.
Top places in Kingston
- Kingston Center Historic District — old town hall and 18th–19th century homes (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Gray's Beach — town beach on Kingston Bay with a boardwalk.
- Jones River — kayaking and the annual herring run.
- Kingston Collection — regional shopping and dining complex.
- Bay Farm — town conservation land with trails and water views.
- Sampson Park and the town landing — waterfront recreation.
Commuting from Kingston
- MBTA Kingston Line with an in-town terminus station: Kingston (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday ride to South Station: approximately 60–65 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~45–55 minutes via Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Kingston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kingston, MA?
The median listing price in Kingston is $794,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Kingston, MA?
MBTA Kingston Line with an in-town terminus station: Kingston (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.