Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) C-
Monkey Joe Roasting Co.
Coffee Shop
Village Coffee and Goods
Coffee Shop
Rosie General
Coffee Shop
Dulce
Coffee Shop
Uptown Coffee
Coffee Shop
Market Basket Delicatessen
Coffee Shop
Sissy's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kingston Candy Bar
Coffee Shop
B 'n B Bagels
Coffee Shop
Buns Burgers
Coffee Shop
Rough Draft
Coffee Shop
Kingston Bread + Bar
Coffee Shop
Board
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Ulster Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kingston Pop Museum
Museum
ARTBAR Gallery
Art Gallery
Brush & Reed Calligraphy Studio
Theatre Arts
West Strand Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Trolley Museum of New York
Museum
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Museum
Riverport Wooden Boat School
Museum
Volunteer Fireman's Museum
Museum
Fair John Gallery
Art Gallery
Friends of Historic Kingston
Museum
Senate House Museum
Museum
Mattewis Persen House
Museum
BSP Lounge
Nightclub
Pinkwater Gallery
Art Gallery
Dietz Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Forsyth Nature Center
Zoo
NCG Kingston 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) C+
Shamrock Tavern
Bar
Lis
Bar
Fat Cat Deli
Deli
Broadway Joe's
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Michael's Candy Corner
Sweets
Mickey's Igloo
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rosie General
Deli
Brunette
Bar
Duffy's Dockside
Bar
Edible Arrangements
Sweets
Chic's
Bar
Sweet Maresa's
Sweets
First Capital Poke Bar
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Stockade Tavern
Bar
JK's Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Dallas Hot Wieners
Fast Food
Wing Shui
Fast Food
Ester Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Merchant
Alcohol
Terri's Market & Deli
Deli
Moonburger
Fast Food
Brice Discount Beverage
Alcohol
Fitness (4) F
Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
Community Centre
Signature Fitness
Gym
MAC Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sport of Iron Fitness
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Groceries (9) C-
Diesing Midtown
Bakery
Kingston Meat Market
Grocery Store
Cake Box
Bakery
Half Moon Rondout Cafe
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Krupa Bros Pierogi Co
Bakery
B 'n B Bagels
Bakery
Kingston Bread + Bar
Bakery
Deising's Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Mother Earth's Storehouse
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Adams Fairacre Farms
Grocery Store
Merideth's Bread
Bakery
Parks (37) A+
YMCA Playground
Playground
Hutton Park
Park
Van Buren Street Playground
Park
Kingman Park
Park
Barmann Park
Park
LOUGHRAN PARK
Park
Academy Green Park
Park
Cornell Park
Park
Hasbrouck Park
Park
Hasbrouck Park
Park
Block Park
Park
T.R. Gallo Park
Park
Lawton Park
Park
Gallo Park
Park
Senate House State Historic Site
Park
Peace Park
Park
James Reiker Memorial Park
Park
Sleightsburgh Park
Park
Esopus Creek Waterway Access
Park
Kingston Point Park
Park
Sojourner Truth State Park
Park
Forsyth Park Playground
Playground
Forsyth Park
Park
George Freer Town Park
Park
Ross Park
Park
Shops (50) A+
Zaborski Emporium
Furniture
Mr. Sam's Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
Alonzo Unisex Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Ye Olde Book Shoppe
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Bella's Gift Shop
Gift Shop
La Lima's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Quik Check
Convenience Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Chicory Naturalist
Gift Shop
Pugsly's
Hairdresser
Hops Petunia
Florist
Next Boutique
Clothing
Utility Bicycle Works
Bicycle
Herzog's Home Center
Home Improvement
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Pages Past
Books
Plaza Barber
Hairdresser
Schneider's
Fashion
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Kingston.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations D-
Westbrook Station
Transit Station
Rhinecliff-Kingston
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Kingston is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Kingston crime rates are 2,310 per 100k, which is 7% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,053 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
256 crimes per 100k B
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employment C

The median income in Kingston is $54,311 - which is 11% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$54,311 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
MLSS Station #14
Ambulance Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
HealthAlliance Hospital Mary's Avenue Campus
Hospital
Rapid Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
Kingston Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hannaford
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Union Hose Company Number 4
Fire Station
Health Quest
Clinic
Cordt's Hose Company
Fire Station
Dr Joseph Cohen
Doctor
Nekos Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hasbrouck Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Wiltwyck Fire Station
Fire Station
Hutton Nursing Home
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ulster County Law Enforcement Center
Police
Former Ulster County Jail
Police
Port Ewen Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Family Practice Center of Port Ewen
Doctor
Kingston Dental Associates
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Kingston home prices are $186,500 - which is 35% lower than New York
Home Price
$186,500 B
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools D+

The Kingston graduation rate is 76% - which is 7% lower than New York
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (8) F
Abundant Life Academy
Good Shepherd Christian School
Kingston Catholic School
John F Kennedy School
George Washington School
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Harry L Edson School
Chambers School
Robert R Graves School
E R Crosby Elementary School
Ernest C Myer School
M Clifford Miller Middle School
High Schools (2) A+
Kingston High School
Abundant Life Academy
John A Coleman Catholic High School
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ratings A+

Kingston has an overall rating of 86% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A-
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Welcome Home to Kingston, NY 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Kingston, NY is a wonderful place to live. I love the community, set amidst all of its historic sites and natural beauty. I fell in love with Kingston the first time I visited, and I knew it was the place for me. I love the arts and the culture of the entire community. There are ...Read More so many interesting museums to browse around, especially the Trolley Museum. The entire historic district of Kingston is the best area. It is fascinating, and there is so much history in this beautiful city. The tranquil yet mighty Hudson River stretches along Kingston. The boaters are out almost year round!

I love taking the scenic cruises that leave from Kingston daily. It is truly a nature lover's paradise to relax and enjoy a gorgeous day! I especially love the Rondout Lighthouse! The area has grown so much in recent years, and there are plenty of stores, restaurants, and small businesses. Everyone has made me feel welcome here! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kingston? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      YMCA Playground
      Hutton Park
      Van Buren Street Playground
      Kingman Park
      Barmann Park
      LOUGHRAN PARK
      Academy Green Park
      Cornell Park

      Entertainment

      Ulster Performing Arts Center
      Kingston Pop Museum
      ARTBAR Gallery
      Brush & Reed Calligraphy Studio
      West Strand Art Gallery
      Trolley Museum of New York
      Hudson River Maritime Museum
      Riverport Wooden Boat School

      Food & Drink

      Shamrock Tavern
      Lis
      Fat Cat Deli
      Broadway Joe's
      Burger King
      Michael's Candy Corner
      Mickey's Igloo
      McDonald's

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Kingston? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Kingston.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kingston? The cost of living in Kingston is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
      Kingston
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kingston? Kingston crime rates are 2,310, which are 7% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,310 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Kingston? The median income in Kingston is $54,311 which is 11% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $54,3112% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,1012% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kingston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus
      HealthAlliance Hospital Mary's Avenue Campus

      Pharmacies

      Hannaford
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Nekos Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr Joseph Cohen

      A+ Housing

      What are Kingston home prices? Kingston home prices are $186,500 - which is 35% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $186,5001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08715% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Kingston have good schools? The Kingston graduation rate is 76% - which is 7% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Kingston a good place to live? Kingston has an overall rating of 86% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      3 total surveys

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