Kingston, Pennsylvania

About Kingston

Kingston, PA is a close-knit town located in northeastern Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 13,476.

Officially, Kingston is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.15 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,268 residents per square mile.

📰 Kingston News Today

• William Jones Obituary (1968 - 2026) - Kingston, PA - Times Leader obits.pennlive.com · Aug 15
• Sheldon Kaufer Obituary (2026) - Kingston, PA - Times Leader Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Kingston Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• 408-NAB-2026-0003 Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Market Street Bridge Rehabilitation nab.usace.army.mil · Jun 18
• Marilyn Culp Evans - Kingston, PA Samaritan's Purse · Mar 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kingston Unique

• One of 21 places in the US named Kingston — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,476.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kingston

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Beijing Chinese & Japanese Restaurant
• Curry's Donuts — donut
• Kingza Asian Cuisine
• Lino's Pizza and Restaurant — italian
• Pierce Street Deli — sandwich
• Sweet Treat
• The River Grille

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kingston

• 1st Avenue Tot Lot reviews ★
• Church Street Park reviews ★
• Dorrance Street Tot Lot reviews ★
• Hamilton Park reviews ★
• Levee Park reviews ★
• Stegmaier Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kingston

• Chester Street El Sch
• Third Avenue El Sch
• West Side Career & Technology Center
• Wyoming Valley West MS

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Kingston

🏘️ Nearby Communities