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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Baker

Freelancing from Kingston -experience?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Kingston sits at 297.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $277,900, which seems about average. ...

1 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Greyson S.

Kingston vs Denver -which is better?

Alright, It's a a small town city with about 23,942 people. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the comm...

3 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Luca Parker

Is Kingston a good place to live?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $277,900, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but yo...

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Ezekiel Baker

Kingston housing prices -when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2019. With a population of 23,942, Kingston is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Prope...

4 replies 13 upvotes housing
Ezekiel Baker

Studio apartments in Kingston -options?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $277,900, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but ...

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Greyson S.

Relocating to Kingston, NY -pros and cons?

Random thought, I've been here for 15 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Kingston sits at 297.7 per 100K. With a population of 23,942, Kingston is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Raymond B.

Housing in Kingston compared to Phoenix

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kingston sits at 297.7 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Aiden Richardson

Why I chose Kingston over bigger cities

Random thought, The median home value here is around $277,900, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough du...

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Carson W.

Is Kingston a good place to live?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $277,900 on average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

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Natalie Wood

How is the nightlife in Kingston?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $65,413 in Kingston. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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