Living in Kingston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kingston · Census data 2020–2024
Kingston has 23,911 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $68,186 (21% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $315,500, the median rent is $1,469/month.
Kingston at a glance
- Population
- 23,911
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $68,186State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $315,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,469/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Kingston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kingston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kingston the median home value is $315,500, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,943 a month in housing costs.
Kingston median household income
The median household income in Kingston is $68,186 and the income per person is $40,197. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Kingston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,221
- Owner-occupied
- 48.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.6%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.29
Kingston demographics
- Population
- 23,911
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 10,020
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kingston ›
Education in Kingston
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Kingston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kingston
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Kingston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Rhinebeck | 2,650 | $70,496 | $492,600 | $1,655 |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
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What is the median household income in Kingston, NY?
The median household income in Kingston is $68,186, 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 Kingston?
The median home value in Kingston is $315,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Kingston?
The median gross rent in Kingston is $1,469 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Kingston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Kingston?
The median age in Kingston is 37.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Kingston?
The average commute to work in Kingston is 23 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kingston?
The unemployment rate in Kingston is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kingston?
32.6% of adults in 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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