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QuickFacts Population: 22,620 Pop. Change: -3% State: New York Metro Area: Kingston Metro Area County: Ulster County City: Kingston Zip Code: 12401, 12402, ... 2 more

City Overview

As of 2009, Kingston's population is 22,620 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.68 percent.

The median home cost in Kingston is $159,530. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.00 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kingston's cost of living is 4.27% Higher than the U.S. average.

Kingston public schools spend $8,905 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Kingston.

The unemployment rate in Kingston is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Kingston jobs have Decreased by 4.20 percent.

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The 2009 Kingston, NY, population is 22,620. There are 3,111 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Kingston, NY

The median age is 39.6. The US median is 37.6. 47.73% of people in Kingston, NY, are married. 10.76% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.32 people. 14.89% of people are married, with children. 11.77% have children, but are single.

Race in Kingston, NY

78.05% of people are white, 15.01% are black, 1.78% are asian, 0.40% are native american, and 5.17% claim 'Other'.

8.25% of the people in Kingston, NY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 91.75% are non-hispanic).

Kingston People SperlingViews

Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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There are 177 physicians per 100,000 population in Kingston, NY. The US average is 170.

Kingston, NY Health Index

Air quality in Kingston, NY is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Kingston, NY is 51 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

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Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Great Care Required After Dark: I've lived in Kingston since the fall of 2005, and, as I've discovered the hard way, you need to be very careful out and about after dark if you want to be safe and keep... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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The unemployment rate in Kingston, NY, is 8.40%, with job growth of -4.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.30%.

Kingston, NY Taxes

Kingston, NY,sales tax rate is 8.25%. Income tax is 7.13%.

Kingston, NY Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $20,677, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $34,245.

Kingston Economy SperlingViews

Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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The median home value in Kingston, NY, is $159,530. Home appreciation is -11.00% over the last year. The median age of Kingston, NY, real estate is 64 years.

Kingston, NY Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 49.01% of the Kingston, NY, population. 7.21% of houses and apartments in Kingston, NY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

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Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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Kingston, NY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Kingston, NY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

Kingston Crime SperlingViews

Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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Kingston, NY, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 52 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 112.

On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Kingston, NY. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 21. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 53 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Kingston Climate SperlingViews

Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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Kingston, NY, schools spend $8,905 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 765 students per librarian, and 703 children per counselor in Kingston, NY schools.

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Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Great Care Required After Dark: I've lived in Kingston since the fall of 2005, and, as I've discovered the hard way, you need to be very careful out and about after dark if you want to be safe and keep... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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The average one-way commute in Kingston, NY, takes 22 minutes. 75% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 5% take mass transit and 3% work from home.

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Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Kingston, NY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Kingston, NY is more expensive.

Overall, Kingston, NY cost of living is 104.27.

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Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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50.63% of the people in Kingston, NY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 34.98% are Catholic; 7.38% are Protestant; 0.08% are LDS; 4.72% are another Christian faith; 3.32% in Kingston, NY are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.11% affilitates with Islam.

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Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Great Care Required After Dark: I've lived in Kingston since the fall of 2005, and, as I've discovered the hard way, you need to be very careful out and about after dark if you want to be safe and keep... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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54.27% of the people in Kingston, NY are registered as Democrats. 43.12% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 2.61%.

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Climate: Located in Central NY 90 miles north of NYC and 45 miles south of Albany, the climate is mild. We miss most of the most severe storms, although when there is a Noreaster... (read more)Not Such A Great Place To Live: Since moving to Kingston on October 18, 2005, the town has gotten pretty mediocre. Our Democratic District Alderman was replaced by a Republican in that year's election,... (read more)History of Kingston: Many people have enjoyed the Mid Hudson Valley, but many do not know the history of Kingston. Kingston was the first capital of the state and in the uptown area is where... (read more)Have an opinion about Kingston? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kingston Click Here

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