Living in East Kingston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Kingston · Census data 2020–2024
East Kingston has 227 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $68,194 (21% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $186,700.
East Kingston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Kingston at a glance
- Population
- 227
- Median age
- 49.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $68,194State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $186,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
Is East Kingston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Kingston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Kingston the median home value is $186,700, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,503 a month in housing costs.
East Kingston median household income
The median household income in East Kingston is $68,194 and the income per person is $37,351. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Kingston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 121
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.88
East Kingston demographics
- Population
- 227
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Kingston ›
Education in East Kingston
15.1% of adults 25 and older in East Kingston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Kingston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
East Kingston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Rhinebeck | 2,650 | $70,496 | $492,600 | $1,655 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
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What is the median household income in East Kingston, NY?
The median household income in East Kingston is $68,194, 21% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Kingston?
The median home value in East Kingston is $186,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is East Kingston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in East Kingston?
The median age in East Kingston is 49.1 years (New York: 39.8).
What is the unemployment rate in East Kingston?
The unemployment rate in East Kingston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Kingston?
15.1% of adults in East Kingston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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