Kingston, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
23,942 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,413 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$277,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$913 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,170 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ulster County
2
Kingston Metro Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ulster County
2
Kingston Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 22
Feb 3 17 25
Mar 4 12 33
Apr 4 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 4 4 38
Dec 4 14 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, NY State Senate District 41, NY Assembly District 103, NY
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Schools

Kingston High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Bard College
8 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ulster County Community College
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
Culinary Institute of America
13 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Northern Dutchess Hospital
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
17 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
58 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Westchester County Airport
62 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bradley International Airport
68 miles, E • 2.8 star
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