East Kingston, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Dutchess County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
219 Population 327/sq mi density
$69,306 Median Income $37,189 per capita
$192,900 Home Value $346,383 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,306 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $1,069/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Kingston, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,306
8% below
$37,189 per capita
Home Value
$192,900
32% below
Zillow: $346,383
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How East Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Kingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
68%
Rent
92%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Kingston a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Kingston residents earn a median household income of $69,306 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,189. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Kingston is $192,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,383. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.8% of adults in East Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Kingston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population219
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,306
Per Capita$37,189
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent$1,069
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$346,383
Housing Units124
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation279 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in East Kingston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.