New to Massachusetts Blog

A lovely smaller town -by Plymouth Standards- just to the North of the same, Kingston sits on the Atlantic, rich in location and history. In the mid 17th century, Kingston was still considered North Plymouth and would later be defined by the mills built along its numerous streams in the 18th and 19th century. The mills drew an increasing population, resulting in the town’s subsequent expansion and independence from Plymouth.

By the time 1955 rolled around, Kingston had established itself as a hub of activity, and route 3 was built right through the center to provide direct high-speed access to Boston. At this point, the South Shore was enjoying a huge building boom, but most of the developers stayed away from Kingston, instead preferring the more expensive prices of Duxbury or the cheaper prices of Plymouth.

Kingston continued to grow slowly until the 1980s when town growth exploded. The town population doubled in the years between 1971 and 1991, no small feat for a Massachusetts town. As home prices soared, Kingston enjoyed –and still enjoys- the prosperity.

Stats shot today:

Population: 5,591
Median Home Price: $357,300
Distance from Boston: 28 Miles
Distance from Providence, RI: 38 Miles
Distance from a beach: Always under 3 miles

Kingston has been and continues to be a wonderful place to raise a family. Anyone who disagrees can argue with the staggering number of parents and children out and about on any given weekend. Dotted with cranberry bogs and other great scenery that New England is known for, but thriving with the activity of a small city, Kingston should be on your radar if you’re moving to Massachusetts.