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Kingston, NY vs Meriden, CT

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Highlights
- Meriden spends 24.8% less per student than Kingston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.9% higher in Meriden than in Kingston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Meriden had 2.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kingston
 Kingston, NYMeriden, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,138$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,390  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,407$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5404573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Kingston    10 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I was hopeful after the mayoral election in 2011, which also saw a Democrat elected as Alderman for my area, that the new regime would unite the people  More

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New politics coming to town, huge environmental movement, artist community is very strong, Keegan Ales alone is worth the trip, incredibly inexpensive city properties  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Ulster County my entire life. The last 20 years in Kingston. The best part of living here is the change of seasons. It is so beautiful in the fall.   More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 12 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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