At a Glance
Median Income
$65,413
$39,199 per capita
Home Value
$277,900
Zillow: $362,462
Median Rent
$1,323/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
2,180/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingston residents earn a median household income of $65,413 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,199. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% 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 Kingston is $277,900 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,462. Median rent is $1,323/month, with 33.4% 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.
Safety & Crime
Kingston reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,180/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population23,942
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,201/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,413
Per Capita$39,199
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A
Home Value$277,900
Rent$1,323
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$362,462
Housing Units10,909
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property2,180/100K
Murder8.8/100K
Assault188/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation185 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Kingston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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