At a Glance
Median Income
$118,723
$60,658 per capita
Home Value
$586,300
Zillow: $726,226
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
46.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Kings Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kings Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kings Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kings Park residents earn a median household income of $118,723 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,658. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kings Park is $586,300 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $726,226. Median rent is $1,813/month, with 46.2% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Kings Park reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
44.2% of adults in Kings Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kings Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population16,249
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,436/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,723
Per Capita$60,658
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$586,300
Rent$1,813
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$726,226
Housing Units6,609
Rent Burden46.2%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation145 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Kings Park was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.