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Kingston, NY is a small city located in Ulster County and just south of the Catskill Mountains. It is home to many historical sites, including the Senate House State Historic Site and the Kingston Point Beach. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city averages $1,550, which is slightly higher than the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs in Kingston are also higher than the US index at 102 versus 100. The city offers many businesses to its residents including Hutton Brickyards, an event space located on a historic 19th century brickyard, Hudson Valley Computing Solutions, a locally owned computer repair shop, and Sleepy Rabbit Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roaster based out of Kingston.

Kingston has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Kingston has seen the job market decrease by -6.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Kingston
- The Sales Tax Rate for Kingston is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Kingston is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Kingston
- The average income of a Kingston resident is $32,587 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Kingston resident is $58,840 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 12 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 15 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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