Livability Score

81
/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 (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Curry Donuts
Coffee Shop
Currys Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crimson Lion Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Curry Donut
Coffee Shop
Las Delicias El Paraiso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Curry Donuts
Coffee Shop
Electric City Roasting Co.
Coffee Shop
Curry Donuts
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
River Street Jazz Cafe
Nightclub
Art 'n Vino
Theatre Arts
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
Theatre Arts
Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre
Theatre Arts
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
The Mary Stegmaier Mansion
Attraction
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Wilkes-Barre Movies 14
Cinema
Wise Crackers
Nightclub
Ali Baba Lounge
Nightclub
Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
The Music Box Playhouse
Theatre Arts
The Big Cow
Attraction
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Stadium
WiseCrackers Comedy Club
Nightclub
Food and Drink (9) C+
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Abe's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Action Beverage
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wine and Spirits Shoppe
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wyoming Valley Beverage
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Patte's
Bar
Wyoming Valley Elks Lodge #109
Bar
Sadowski's Cafe
Bar
Peters Deli
Deli
Tlatenchi Deli & Grocery
Deli
Senunas' Bar & Grill
Bar
North End Tavern
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Turning Point Fitness Center
Gym
FabFitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Melt Hot Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Sweat
Gym
Downtown Dojo Karate Academy
Gym
Wilkes-Barre Indoor Rock Climbing
Gym
Elite Physical Therapy & Fitness
Gym
Keating Fitness Center
Gym
Barne's Martial Arts
Gym
My Sky Elite Training Facility
Gym
Odyssey Fitness
Gym
Balucha's Karate
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Shooting Starz Gymnastics
Gym
Kung Fu Training Center
Gym
Maximum Impact Sports Training
Gym
R&D Memories
Community Centre
Northeast Gymnastics Academy
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
Bakehouse
Bakery
Monelli's bakery
Bakery
Market 32 by Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Bakery Delite
Bakery
Gerrity's
Grocery Store
Amigo's Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Schiel's Family Market
Grocery Store
Arianna's Bakery
Bakery
India Bazar
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Tony's Meat Market
Butcher
Schiel's Family Market
Grocery Store
Leonard's Kielbasi
Butcher
Middle East Bakery
Bakery
Entenman's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Premo's Bakery
Bakery
Plains Meat Market
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Fitness Headquarters
Health Food
Owen Street Bakery
Bakery
Atie's Specialty Bakery
Bakery
Panera Bread
Bakery
Parks (16) A+
Stegmaier Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Dorrance Street Tot Lot
Park
Church Street Park
Park
Levee Park
Park
Reeses Park
Park
Church Street Tot Lot
Park
1st Avenue Tot Lot
Park
Vaughn Street Park
Park
Nesbitt Park
Park
George Ralston Field
Park
Korn Street Park
Park
John J. Hopkins Memorial Park
Park
Kirby Park
Park
Evans Street Playground
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Betty Mascelli Park
Park
Wilkes-Barre River Common
Park
Charles Street Park
Park
West Grove Street Park
Park
Madison/Flood Park
Park
Public Square Park
Park
Frances Slocum Playground
Park
Charles Street Park
Park
Morgan B. Williams Park
Park
Shops (51) A+
Vida Salon
Hairdresser
hi-fi
Electronics
Convenient Food Mart
Convenience Store
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
The Strange and Unusual
Gift Shop
Woodhouse
Beauty
J Madison
Beauty
Convenient Food Mart
Convenience Store
Golden Rays Tanning Salon
Beauty
Eyecare Specialist
Optician
Etc Shop
Furniture
Pantry Quick
Convenience Store
Mary Taylor's Hair and Skin Care Center
Hairdresser
Tallulah
Clothing
Headstrong
Hairdresser
Northeast Eye Specialists
Optician
Studio 309 Music
Furniture
Keefer's Army Navy Store
Clothing
Angel's Nails
Beauty
Carmen Boun LTD
Florist
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
King Gold Exchange
Fashion
Mariann African Hair Braiding
Hairdresser
Custom Computers
Electronics
Spotlight Salon
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Kingston.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kingston is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Kingston crime rates are 1,539 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,454 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
84 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D

The median income in Kingston is $49,888 - which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$49,888 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Holly Leandri-May DMD
Dentist
Geisinger Medical Group
Doctor
Kingston Police Department
Police
Nesbitt Medical Arts Building
Doctor
Kingston Surgery Center
Doctor
Lisa M Koth
Dentist
First Hospital
Hospital
Municipality of Kingston Firehouse
Fire Station
Intermountain Medical Group
Doctor
Michael D Faith DO
Doctor
Leonard M Evans DO
Doctor
Medical Center
Doctor
Dr Ian Smith
Dentist
Oasis Patient Service Center
Doctor
Frank A Berman
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cook's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Geisinger Medical Group
Doctor
Dr Allen Frank
Doctor
Gary A Hughes DMD
Dentist
Independent Fire Company No. 1
Fire Station
Pranav Vohra DMD
Dentist
The Endoscopy Center
Doctor
Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A

Kingston home prices are $126,900 - which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$126,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Kingston graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Chester Street El Sch
Wyoming Valley West Ms
Jenny Lynn Elementary
Good Shepherd Academy
Third Avenue El Sch
Little People Daycare School
Schuyler Avenue El Sch
Wyoming Valley Montessori School
Daniel J Flood El Sch
Graham Academy
Cheder Menachem
Dana El Ctr
Milford E Barnes Jr School
St Nicholas-St Mary'S School
Wilkes-Barre Academy
Heights/Murray El Sch
Solomon/Plains El Sch
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
State El Ctr
Dodson El Sch
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
Lee Park El Sch
New Story School
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center
High Schools (2) F
West Side Ctc
Graham Academy
James M Coughlin Jshs
Milford E Barnes Jr School
Holy Redeemer H.S.
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Elmer L Meyers Jshs
G A R Memorial Jshs
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
New Story School
Wyoming Valley West Shs
Rock Solid Academy
Wilkes-Barre Area Ctc
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ratings A+

Kingston has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B+
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Kingston, PA Area Guide

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Kingston Area Facts

  • Kingston has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Kingston crime rates are 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Kingston is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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A City of Memorable Mountains 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I love it here; the landscaping is always colorful and well-kept. It is a very small town and the neighbors are friendly, but cautious on who moves in our out of the town. Transportation is available; the usual commute is twenty-six minutes, which is an added benefit. Recent job ...Read More growth has increased and is stable, but could be better. The median income in Kingston is $62,000.

There is a recreational area up north that offer a ton of skiing and water sport activities. For such a small town you will find many useful amenities just a few blocks away. I absolutely love the many local museums surrounding the area. There is an array of fast food restaurants, fitness gyms, amusement parks and state parks.

I do wish summers here were warmer; they are cooler due to consistent rain and thunderstorms. The fall weather brings about a calm comfortable feel. Winters are not bad at all, except there are times where we experience blizzards. 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

      Stegmaier Park
      Hamilton Park
      Dorrance Street Tot Lot
      Church Street Park
      Levee Park
      Reeses Park
      Church Street Tot Lot
      1st Avenue Tot Lot

      Entertainment

      River Street Jazz Cafe
      Art 'n Vino
      Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
      Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre
      Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
      The Mary Stegmaier Mansion
      F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
      Wilkes-Barre Movies 14

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      KFC
      Arby's
      Domino's
      Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
      Subway
      Abe's Hot Dogs
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kingston? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Kingston.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kingston? The cost of living in Kingston is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Kingston
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kingston? Kingston crime rates are 1,539, which are 13% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,539 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -28%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Kingston? The median income in Kingston is $49,888 which is 9% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $49,88810% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,6806% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% 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

      First Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Cook's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Intermountain Medical Group
      Michael D Faith DO
      Oasis Patient Service Center
      Dr Allen Frank
      Kingston Surgery Center
      Leonard M Evans DO
      Medical Center
      Geisinger Medical Group

      A Housing

      What are Kingston home prices? Kingston home prices are $126,900 - which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $126,90031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82613% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      24% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Kingston have good schools? The Kingston graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      23% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Kingston a good place to live? Kingston has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      3 total surveys

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