Best Places to Live in Kingston Metro Area, New York

Small town - Hudson River Valley 60 miles south of Albany. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Kingston metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Historic interest
-Educated population
-Attractive setting

Cons

-Economic cycles
-Entertainment
-Harsh winters

Local Listings in Kingston

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$245,000

175 Hooker St
Bed 2 | Bath 1 | 1357 SqFt

$530,000

28 Presidents Pl
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 2532 SqFt

$229,000

499 Delaware Ave
Bed 2 | Bath 3 | 1232 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Kingston Metro Area

Kingston is a pleasant but nondescript town in the Hudson River Valley south of Albany and 100 miles north of New York City. As the first capital of New York, the town contains some sites of historic interest enhanced by the nearby mansions of 19th-century tycoons such as the Vanderbilt family. The setting is attractive and nearby Catskill Mountains ski areas and the Ashokan Reservoir provide some recreation,

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Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: New York
County:
Metro Area: Kingston Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat liberal

City: Kingston, Saugerties, 49 total
Zip Codes: 12401, 12561, 12477, 12589, 12528, 12428, 12542, 12498, 12446, 12443, 54 total
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 295 ft above sea level

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Kingston Metro Area is 4.1% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Positive. Kingston Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Kingston Metro Area's cost of living is 10.8% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Kingston Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Kingston metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

The Kingston metro area voted Democratic in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Kingston Metro Area's population is 180,129 people. Since 2010, it has had a population decline of 1.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Kingston Metro Area is $232,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.6%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Kingston Metro Area public schools spend $22,743 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.2 students per teacher in Kingston Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Kingston

It's a good time to buy in Kingston. Home Appreciation is up 10.4% in the last 12 months. Browse Kingston Real Estate

The median home price in Kingston is $232,400. Browse Homes in this Range.

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ZIP CODES IN KINGSTON METRO AREA, NEW YORK

12401, 12561, 12477, 12589, 12528, 12428, 12542, 12498, 12446, 12443, 54 total

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