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Kingston, PA

Pennsylvania · Luzerne County · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Metro

Kingston is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 13,333. Residents earn $53,885 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13,333 Population 6,201/sq mi density
$53,885 Median Income $35,569 per capita
$164,200 Home Value $216,210 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 2,437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,885 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,200 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $53,885
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $164,200
42% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 153/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.6%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.8%
27% higher than US avg

How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,333
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density6,201/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,885
Per Capita$35,569
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$20,580M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,200
Rent$960
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$216,210
Housing Units6,556
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property2,437/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary421/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation542 ft (165 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.32

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.5%
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kingston receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Kingston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kingston is $53,885, 28% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kingston is $164,200, 42% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Kingston is below the national average at 153 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,437 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.

Education

32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Kingston has a population of 13,333 with a density of 6,201 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 54.9% female and 45.1% male. The city is predominantly White (82%), with 9.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.2% of residents, while 7.8% speak Spanish. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 14.1% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

13,333
Total Population
6,201
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Kingston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish 7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kingston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kingston is $53,885, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,569. The average weekly wage is $1,075, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kingston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,885
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,569
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$63,726
Gini Index0.451 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.8%
27% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,474
County GDP$20,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants769
Healthcare993
Retail1,145
Manufacturing299

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone71.0%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Kingston is $164,200, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $216,210, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 101.9% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,556 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1954. The average annual property tax is $6,079 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 26.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,200
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$216,210
Median List Price$189,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$189,900
$/Sq Ft$81
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.9%
Price Drops62.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,322
Rent Burden26.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.8%
Owner-Occupied50.8%
Renter-Occupied49.2%
Housing Units6,556
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,079
74% above US avg
Effective Rate3.70%
In Kingston, 36.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.9% of residents, above the national average. 31.9% have high blood pressure. 26.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 20.1% report binge drinking. 29.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 16.7% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,320. The dentist ratio is 1:1,532. 88.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.9 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-24)

PM2.5
3.6
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
3.9
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
6.1
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
78.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.6
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
144.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Kingston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.2%
Cancer6.5%
Kidney Disease3.2%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking26.9%
92% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity29.7%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress15.5%
Short Sleep37.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Primary Care1:1,320
Dentists1:1,532
Mental Health1:668
Checkup Rate69.3%
Dental Visits58.4%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access88.9%
Healthcare Facilities993
Kingston has a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 61.3 per 100,000, robbery at 92.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,437 per 100,000, 24% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,901, burglary at 421, vehicle theft at 115 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kingston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Kingston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent153.3/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery92.0/100K
Assault61.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,437.0/100K
24% above US avg
Burglary421.5/100K
Theft1,900.5/100K
Vehicle Theft115.0/100K
Arson15.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
Traffic Accidents10
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 542 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density6,201/sq mi
Coordinates41.2648°N, 75.8866°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLuzerne County County
Nearest AirportWilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake M4.8 114 km
Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 105 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 105 km
Apr 5, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M3.7 115 km
Aug 26, 2003 4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey M3.1 98 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 128 km
Feb 3, 2009 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey M3.0 122 km
Apr 27, 2024 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.9 115 km
May 24, 2024 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey M2.9 113 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 105 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 73 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 103 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 137 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 142 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey M2.6 114 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 113 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 122 km
Apr 10, 2024 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 116 km
May 1, 2024 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey M2.6 118 km
Aug 14, 2015 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gloria (1985, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1985 Gloria Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

247 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 93 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 42 km 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 4 km 0
Feb 25, 2017 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 23, 2010 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 29, 2009 EF2 65 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 26 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 61 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Nov 8, 1996 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 44 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1895 HIGH BRIDGE, NJ Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 16 MILE (7,896 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 16 MILE 7,896 62 km
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 8 km
2004 CRYSTAL LAKE 1,838 12 km
2020 SEVEN PINES 790 48 km
2015 RAZOR FIRE 728 57 km
2015 PIPELINE 1 666 24 km
2016 BEAR TOWN 649 56 km
1999 WORTHINGTO 514 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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Kingston is located in Luzerne County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.2% of the vote, a 19.2-point margin. 88.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 16 public libraries serving the community. 993 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 40%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30
Traffic Accidents10
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.6%
3% below US avg
High School+91.4%
Graduate Degree+14.5%
School Test Score5.32
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K-1M
Population Density6,201/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyLuzerne County County

Services

Broadband Access88.5%
Avg Download Speed179.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed8.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities993
Restaurants769
Retail Stores1,145

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone71.0%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home11.8%
Average costs for common services in Kingston. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $244 ($146-$390)
Specialist Visit $342 ($195-$537)
Urgent Care Visit $195 ($98-$342)
Emergency Room Visit $2,147 ($781-$4,880)
Dental Cleaning $127 ($73-$195)
Dental Filling $244 ($146-$390)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24-$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49-$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $293 ($146-$488)
Tire Rotation $39 ($20-$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $586 ($390-$976)
Battery Replacement $195 ($98-$342)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $98 ($59-$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $88 ($49-$137)
HVAC Repair $390 ($146-$781)
HVAC System Install $6,832 ($3,904-$11,712)
Roof Repair $976 ($390-$1,952)
Roof Replacement $8,784 ($5,368-$14,640)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,464 ($488-$3,416)
Divorce (Contested) $14,640 ($4,880-$29,280)
DUI Defense $4,880 ($1,952-$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,464 ($781-$2,928)
Will Preparation $488 ($195-$976)
Trust Preparation $2,440 ($976-$4,880)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15-$44)
Women's Haircut $54 ($29-$98)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73-$244)
Manicure $24 ($15-$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24-$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49-$127)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.00 ($2.93-$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.42 ($2.44-$4.88)
Loaf of Bread $3.71 ($2.44-$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.39 ($2.93-$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.37 ($3.90-$7.32)
Rice (per lb) $0.98 ($0.59-$1.76)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $137 ($78-$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29-$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39-$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39-$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29-$98)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49-$146)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $195 ($73-$488)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,952 ($1,171-$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29-$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.81-$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $98 ($29-$244)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15-$73)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,171 ($586-$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $976 ($488-$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly) $390 ($195-$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24-$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $976 ($390-$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,200 ($4,880-$29,280)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($29-$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $98 ($49-$195)
Dog Grooming $59 ($29-$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($20-$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $293 ($146-$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter $195 ($98-$390)
View all 9 services

Top Industries in Luzerne County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 23,720 1,044 $60,843 1.14
Transportation & Warehousing 19,236 350 $52,955 3.13
Manufacturing 17,873 323 $66,010 1.50
Retail Trade 15,873 1,111 $35,150 1.09
Accommodation & Food Services 11,073 776 $22,247 0.84
Administrative & Waste Services 8,993 416 $41,064 1.05
Construction 5,248 585 $70,023 0.69
Wholesale Trade 4,776 341 $72,640 0.83
Professional & Technical Services 3,947 562 $79,007 0.39
Other Services 3,810 675 $39,170 0.87
Finance & Insurance 3,678 353 $80,053 0.62
Educational Services 3,193 76 $46,657 1.06
Management of Companies 1,636 71 $96,652 0.67
Arts & Entertainment 1,393 91 $35,155 0.57
Utilities 1,323 14 $148,029 2.40
Information & Technology 1,264 90 $67,076 0.46
Real Estate 1,097 251 $52,859 0.49
Mining & Oil/Gas 329 19 $80,917 0.60
Agriculture & Forestry 131 14 $46,044 0.11

Schools in Kingston

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wyoming Valley West MS Middle 1,191 76 15.7:1
Chester Street El Sch Elementary 299 20 15.0:1
Third Avenue El Sch Elementary 111 7 15.9:1
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Radio Stations near Kingston

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
97.9x WBSX-FM rock MP3 80 kbps
WVIA-HD3 "Chiaroscuro Channel" Scranton, PA jazz, public radio AAC 128 kbps
VMFM 91.7 college, college radio AAC 64 kbps
NEPA's ESPN Radio sports AAC+ 48 kbps

National Parks Near Kingston

48 national parks and monuments found near Kingston.

ParkTypeFee
Appalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail Free
Archbald Pothole State Park State Park Free
Beltzville State Park State Park Free
Big Pocono State Park State Park Free
Chenango Valley State Park State Park Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park State Park Free
Delaware Canal State Park State Park Free
Delaware Canal State Park State Park Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library) State Park Free
Delaware River Access State Park State Park Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area National Recreation Area $10
Frances Slocum State Park State Park Free
Glens Natural Area State Park Free
Gouldsboro State Park State Park Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area State Park Free
Hickory Run State Park State Park Free
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park State Park Free
Lackawanna State Park State Park Free
Lehigh Gorge State Park State Park Free
Locust Lake State Park State Park Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River National Wild and Scenic River Free
Mark Twain State Park State Park Free
Memorial Lake State Park State Park Free
Milton State Park State Park Free
Mount Pisgah State Park State Park Free
Nescopeck State Park State Park Free
Newtown Battlefield State Park State Park Free
Nockamixon State Park State Park Free
Oquaga Creek State Park State Park Free
Osmun Forest State Park Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail State Park Free
Pequest River Grny State Park Free
Promised Land State Park State Park Free
Prompton State Park State Park Free
Ralph Stover State Park State Park Free
Recreation Area State Park Free
Ricketts Glenn State Park State Park Free
Salt Springs State Park State Park Free
Shikellamy State Park State Park Free
Steamtown National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Swatara State Park State Park Free
Tobyhanna State Park State Park Free
Tuscarora State Park State Park Free
Two Rivers State Park State Park Free
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River Scenic & Recreational River Free
Voorhees State Park State Park Free
Washington Crossing State Park Free
Worlds End State Park State Park Free

Museums in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
HOPE HORN GALLERY�ART MUSEUM$240,201,889
SORDONI ART GALLERYART MUSEUM5704084325$116,646,619
MACDONALD GALLERYART MUSEUM$83,993,611
PAULY FRIEDMAN ART GALLERYART MUSEUM$83,993,611
EVERHART MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SCIENCE & ARTNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM5703467186$667,129
WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5708236244$257,657
LACKAWANNA AND WYOMING VALLEY RAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$173,369
LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7173443841$145,817
ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM300 CLIFF ST5709636590$93,686
MEADOW RUN-MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5708218992$82,449
ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM5709634804$76,923
TIMMY'S TOWN CENTERCHILDREN'S MUSEUMTHE MALL AT STEAMTOWN 300 LACKAWANNA AVENUE5703411511$48,510
HOT DOG HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM5708255303
HOUDINI MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1433 N MAIN AVENUE5703425555
HUBER BREAKER PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
JOHN LOUIS POPPLE SPORTS HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM25 FREDERICK STREET
MOUNTAIN TOP HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF ANTHRACITE MININGGENERAL MUSEUM22 BALD MOUNTAIN RD5709634804
NANTICOKE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5702581367
NATHAN DENISON HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION5702885531
OLD FORGE COAL MINEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5707795840
SCHULMAN GALLERYART MUSEUM
SCRANTON IRON FURNACESGENERAL MUSEUM5709634804
STEAMTOWN MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEHISTORIC PRESERVATION5703405192
SWETLAND HOMESTEADHISTORIC PRESERVATION5706932740
WEST PITTSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Kingston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SCRANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY500 VINE STREET0.0327,918
BACK MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY96 HUNTSVILLE RD0.0173,432
OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY71 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST0.0159,154
ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY1200 WEST GROVE STREET0.0159,000
HOYT LIBRARY284 WYOMING AVE0.085,496
PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY47 BROAD ST0.071,854
MILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY495 EAST MAIN ST0.052,628
MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIB35 KIRBY AVENUE0.052,285
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY107 WEST MAIN ST0.036,202
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY200 EXETER AVE0.030,830
TAYLOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY710 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.028,756
WYOMING FREE LIBRARY358 WYOMING AVE0.022,615

Farmers Markets in Kingston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abington Farmers Market12055 Rose Drove
Back Mountain Farmers MarketGrounds of Back Mountain Memorial Library
Co-Operative Farmers Market900 Barring Avenue07/15/2019 to 11/20/2019Mon: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;Wed: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;Fri: 12:00 PM-6:00 PM;YesVisit
Essential Eating Farmers Market 515 Northern Boulevard (Rt. 6/11)Visit
Pittston City Farmers Market35 Broad Street
South Side Farmers' MarketAlder Street and Cedar Avenue05/12/2018 to 10/06/2018Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
The University of Scranton Farmer's Market 159 Cedar Ave.Visit
Wilkes-Barre Farmers MarketPublic SquareVisit
Wyoming County Cooperative Farmers MarketRoute 29, South

Restaurants in Kingston

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beijing Chinese & Japanese Restaurant
Curry's Donuts
Kingza Asian Cuisine
Lino's Pizza and Restaurant
Pierce Street Deli
Pizza Hut
Sweet Treat
The River Grille

Cafes in Kingston

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Clinics in Kingston

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vision Imaging

Dentists in Kingston

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Ian Smith
Frank A Berman
Holly Leandri-May DMD
Lisa M Koth
US #2981956147
US #7851609061

Veterinaries in Kingston

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingston Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Kingston

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunoco
Sunoco
Turkey Hill
Turkey Hill

Banks in Kingston

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citizens Bank
Community Bank
Community Regional Credit Union
Fidelity Bank
First Keystone
FNCB Bank
Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company
PNC Bank

Gyms in Kingston

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FabFitness
Orangetheory Fitness
Turning Point Fitness Center

Breweries in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bagasevich LLCBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura1902 Jackson St5709619956
Bar At The Patch Inc TheBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura110 W Grove St5703413510
Beer SuperBrewery485 Scott St5708238788
Breaker Brewing CompanyBrewery and Gastropub, Brewery787 E Northampton St5703929078Visit
Dublin's Pub & GrillCocktail Lounges, Bars / Taverns, Scranton Bars, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Barbecue, Pub, Restaurants &501 S Main Ave5705580558
Hotel SunCocktail Lounges, Travel & Leisure, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Scranton Rooming and Boardin410 Cedar Ave5703445097, 5703444785Visit
Jer's Simply HomebrewWinemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services861 Saint Johns Rd
Kaps TapsBars, Cocktail Lounges, food and drink, Restaurant, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Ba301 Main St5704513010
Kilcoyne's Tavern IncBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura129 S Main St5709694331
Kings RestaurantBreweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Resta49 S Mountain Blvd5704745464
Moran's PubBars, Cocktail Lounges, food and drink, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, recreation, Co501 N Bromley Ave5703471755
Morganz Pub & EateryBars, American Restaurant, Brewery, and Pub Greenridge, Restaurants, American Restaurant, Brewery, a315 Green Ridge St(570) 344-8300, 5703448300Visit
Pourhouse TheBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants7 N Main St5.71E+09
Rep's PlaceBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura2225 Jackson St5703425197
Shady Side TavernTake Out Restaurants, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Carry-out Food, Pizza, Bar & Grill Restaur3600 Sr 309 Highway5706759683
Susquehanna Brewing CompanyBreweries, Food & Drink635 S Main St5706543557
The Lion BreweryBrewery700 N Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes Barre Clay Products CoClay Brick Common Brick & Brick Face, Natural Stone, Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Buildi140 Dilley St5.70E+09

Ski Resorts Near Kingston

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Montage Mountain Resort 9.0 7 594 $53 December - March Yes Yes

Nursing Homes in Kingston

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
KINGSTON HEALTH CARE CENTER
702 THIRD AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 65 52 1/5 - 2/5 4/5 5702835848
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-KINGSTON
200 SECOND AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 176 147 1/5 - 2/5 4/5 5702889315
RIVER RUN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
615 WYOMING AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 134 88 1/5 - 2/5 2/5 5702885496
TIMBER RIDGE HEALTH CENTER
1555 EAST END BOULEVARD PLAINS TWP
For profit - Corporation 180 174 1/5 - 1/5 4/5 5708261011

Pharmacies in Kingston

8 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CARESITE PHARMACY 1000 EAST MOUNTAIN DRIVE 570-808-7969
COOK'S PHARMACY 777 WYOMING AVENUE 570-288-3633
CVS - 2133 401 MARKET STREET 570-331-4011
GENERAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY 562 WYOMING AVENUE 570-552-7500
KMART 18 MARK PLAZA 570-288-9564
PIERCE RX DRUGS 435 PIERCE STREET 570-288-4519
WALGREENS - 7843 201 WYOMING AVENUE 570-283-8267
WILKES BARRE VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER 1111 EAST END BOULEVARD 570-824-3521

Daycare Centers in Kingston

3 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility Type Phone Status
ILLUMINATION EARLY LEARNING CENTER
613 SJ STRAUSS LN
CENTER BASED, CHILD CARE CENTER (570) 208-9081 OPEN
LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE SCHOOL
154 3RD AVE
SCHOOL BASED, CHILD CARE CENTER (570) 288-4111 OPEN
NESBITT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
DORRANCETON METHODIST, CHURCH
CENTER BASED, CHILD CARE CENTER (570) 287-3592 OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Kingston

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Bonner Chevrolet Kingston694 Wyoming AveEV Connect1J1772COMBOpublic
SHAZAAMCHARGER1 345 MARKET11 N Gates AveChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Kingston

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
DALLAS CELL SITE - 397 COUNTRY CLUB ROADTOWER82
Intersection of Route 29 with Route 309 (96081)GTOWER79
Route 93 (45281)LTOWER61
SPRING HILL ROAD ROUTE 940 ROAD 1 (12695)GTOWER61
West Mountain Cell Site - 2 mi SW of RTs 307 & 9TOWER61
JACKSON STREET 307 AND PA TURNPIKE NORTHEAST EXT (2619)GTOWER56
(Brier Mountain) 2 MILES SW OF I/S RT. 292 & RT. 29LTOWER55
(Brier Mountain) 2 MILES SW OF I/S RT. 292 & RT. 29LTOWER55

Fire Stations in Kingston

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Kingston Fire Department600 Wyoming AVEMostly volunteer570-714-2143

Bridges in Kingston

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198041837,929F

Amtrak Stations in Kingston

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Scranton, PA30 Lackawanna AvenueBUS
Wilkes-Barre, PA47 South Washington StreetBUS

Airports Near Kingston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lehigh Valley International AirportABEMedium Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International AirportAVPMedium Airport
Air Haven Airport-Small Airport
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Ashlawn Airport-Small Airport
Beltzville Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo Airport-Small Airport
Benton Airport-Small Airport
Bloomsburg Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Blue Mountain Academy (Private) Airport-Small Airport
Boden Airport-Small Airport
Braden Airpark-Small Airport
Bradford County Airport-Small Airport
Broadt Personal Use Airport-Small Airport
Bugs Airport-Small Airport
Bullfly Ultralightport-Small Airport
Carrar Farm Airport-Small Airport
Cash Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cavage Personal Use Airport-Small Airport
Chambers Airport-Small Airport
Charles G. Kalko Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Ridge Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cider Field-Small Airport
Cosklos Elkview Airport-Small Airport
Countryside Airport-Small Airport
Cuatros Vientos Airport-Small Airport
Deer Meadows Airstrip-Small Airport
Don's Place Airpark-Small Airport
Double D Skyranch Airport-Small Airport
Dwight's Delight Airport-Small Airport
Eagles Mere Field Airport-Small Airport
East Penn Airport-Small Airport
Fairview Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Flying Dollar Airport-Small Airport
Flying M Aerodrome-Small Airport
Giffin Airport-Small Airport
Grayce Farms Airport-Small Airport
Grover Airport-Small Airport
Hallett's Airport-Small Airport
Hazleton Municipal AirportHZLSmall Airport
Hi-Vu Airport-Small Airport
Hiawatha Airport-Small Airport
Hillview Airport-Small Airport
J P Reilly Airport-Small Airport
Jake Arner Memorial Airport-Small Airport
Kellachows Airport-Small Airport
Kirkwood Airpark-Small Airport
Lake Airport-Small Airport
Lars/Private Airport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Kingston

26 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Avoca Police Department752 Main Street
Butler Township Municipal Building415 West Butler Drive
Exeter Borough Police Department1101 Wyoming Avenue
Forty Fort Police Department1271 Wyoming Avenue
Freeland Police Station
Jenkins Township Police Department48 Colonel Jenkins Drive
Kingston Police Department500 Wyoming Avenue
Luzerne Police Station144 Academy Street
Moosic Police Department606 River Street
Nanticoke Police Department
Old Forge Police Department310 South Main Street
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania State Police Training Center1989
Police Services
Rice Township Police Department
Scranton Police Department100 South Washington Avenue
Scranton Police Headquarters
Sugar Notch Police Department742 Main Street
Swoyersville Police Dept
Taylor Police Department120 Union Street
University PoliceMulberry Street
West Pittston Borough Building
Wilkes University Public Safety Center140 South Main Street
Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters15 North Washington Street
Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department150 Watson Street

Grocery Stores in Kingston

12 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
ALDI 97Supermarket481 Pierce St
Convenient Food Mart 3022Convenience Store366 Wyoming Ave
CVS Pharmacy 2133Other620 Market St
Dollar General 16039Other748 Wyoming Ave
Mann Kingston Llc 3005Convenience Store283 Pierce St
Market Street Convenience Inc.Convenience Store581 Market St
Pantry QuikConvenience Store632 Wyoming Ave
R & S Convenience Inc.Convenience Store400 Market St
The Kosher MarketGrocery Store17 2nd Ave
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950154Convenience Store776 Rutter Ave
Turkey Hill Minit Markets 950192Convenience Store358 Pierce St
Walgreens 07843Other201 Wyoming Ave

Post Offices in Kingston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kingston Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kingston

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A Better Today IncSubstance Abuse570-825-1442
A Better Today IncSubstance Abuse570-344-1444
Childrens Service Center of - Wyoming ValleyBoth570-825-6425
CleanSlate CentersSubstance Abuse570-904-6000
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Servs Inc - Outpatient ServicesSubstance Abuse570-961-1997 x212
Moses Taylor Hospital - Senior Mental HealthMental Health570-770-6395
Scranton Counseling CenterBoth570-348-6100 x3205
TPALS - Turning Point Alt Living SolutionsSubstance Abuse570-820-0589
TPALS - Turning Point Alt Living SolutionsSubstance Abuse570-880-7614
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center - Veterans AffairsBoth570-824-3521 x27738
Wright Center for Community HealthBoth570-343-2383
WY Valley Alc and Drug Servs Inc - Alcohol and Drug Services IncSubstance Abuse570-820-8888
Wyoming Valley Alc and Drug Servs IncSubstance Abuse570-820-8888

DOL Wage Violations in Kingston

28 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $410,082 in back wages owed to 636 employees.

28
Violations
$410,082
Back Wages Owed
636
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Nicholas Trucking Co., Inc. SIGNIFICANT - 18704 - 2 $155,268 $512 303
We Care Nurses SIGNIFICANT - 18704 - 1 $110,945 $4,109 27
The Laurels Health & Rehab at Kingston - - 18704 - 1 $28,258 $422 67
Institute for Human Resources, The - - 18704 - 1 $23,161 $551 42
NurStat - - 18704 - 1 $17,343 $340 51
Pennrose Management Company - Pennrose Management Company 18704 - 1 $12,536 $1,045 12
Kingston Municipality - - 18704 - 1 $10,388 $10,388 1
Currys Donuts - - 18704 - 3 $9,735 $1,622 6
Kovalchik, Kollar & Co., LLP - - 18704 - 1 $6,518 $3,259 2
Price Chopper - - 18704 - 1 $5,693 $5,693 1
FOUR DAUGHTERS LLC [OSHA] - - 18704 Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing 1 $5,628 $131 43
Allanti's Restaurant - - 18704 - 1 $4,433 $1,478 3
Kingston Health Care Center - - 18704 - 1 $4,404 $4,404 1
Erwine's Home Health/Private Duty - - 18704 - 1 $3,608 $241 15
Bistro Bistro - - 18704 - 2 $3,081 $616 5
The Laurels Skilled Nursing Facility - - 18704 - 1 $2,965 $119 25
Fivestar Quality Care, Inc. - - 18704 - 1 $2,725 $2,725 1
Champion Builders - - 18704 - 1 $1,248 $624 2
Circle Bolt and Nut - - 18704 - 1 $389 $49 8
Little Steps Day Care Center - - 18704 - 1 $367 $367 1
Erwine Home Health and Hospice - - 18704 - 1 $308 $51 6
Home Sweet Home Personal Care, Inc. - - 18704 - 1 $293 $73 4
Best Choice Staffing, Inc - - 18704 - 1 $250 $250 1
Curry Donut - - 18704 - 1 $240 $240 1
United States Postal Service - United States Postal Service 18704 - 1 $137 $34 4
Serenity Care Kingston - - 18704 - 1 $89 $44 2
Sordoni Construction Services - - 18704 - 1 $42 $42 1
Green Acres Homes - - 18704 - 1 $31 $31 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingston

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ALL IN LOVE MINISTRIES58 S WELLES AVE
ASK NOAH INTERNATIONAL INC334 JAMES ST
BNOS HMELECH LUBAVITCH GIRLS OF KINGSTON INC970 WYOMING AVE
CONGREGATION BAIS YOSEF TZVI425 TIOGA AVE
HEICHAL MENACHEM OF KINGSTON PA313 SYLBERT DR
IGLESIA INTERNACIONAL JEHOVA DIOS ESTA EN CONTROL52 S THOMAS AVE
IGLESIA PROFETICA PENTECOSTAL VOZ Q UE CLAMA EN EL DESIERTO INC527 NORTHAMPTON ST
KEREN GEMILAS CHASSADIM INC244 REYNOLDS ST
KINGSTON ANASH INC568 CHARLES AVE
KINGSTON MIKVAH INC57 BUTLER ST
LUZERNE ASSEMBLEY OF GOD CHURCH114 KOSSACK ST
MAKING A DIFFERENCE MINISTRIES403 MAIN ST
ST IGNATIUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH339 N MAPLE AVE
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH565 GIBSON AVE
UNITE THE WORLD334 JAMES ST
YOFUTZU CHABAD INC85 S GATES AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingston

What is the population of Kingston?

Kingston has a population of 13,333 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 6,201 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 54.9% female and 45.1% male.

Is Kingston expensive to live in?

Kingston has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $53,885, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $164,200 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Kingston safe?

Kingston is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,437 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Kingston receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Kingston?

Kingston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Kingston?

Kingston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,075. There are 7,474 business establishments in the area, including 769 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 11.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kingston?

The median home value in Kingston is $164,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $216,210. For renters, the median monthly rent is $960. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 50.8%. The average annual property tax is $6,079.

How are the schools in Kingston?

Schools in Kingston score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.6% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Kingston?

The obesity rate in Kingston is 36.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 26.9% of adults are smokers. 29.7% are physically inactive. 88.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,320.

What is transportation like in Kingston?

The average commute in Kingston is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kingston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston is 82% White, 9.8% Black or African American. 92.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.8% speak Spanish. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 14.1% of residents have a disability. 95.1% have health insurance coverage.

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