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Kingston is a city in the United States, with a population of 23,911 in July 2026. The city had 10 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,469 per month and the median home value was US$315,500. There were 1,196 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population23,942people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,027EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,291EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.41%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,995offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 26% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Kingston?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Kingston.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 48.4%, and the vacancy rate was 10.7% in July 2026. 59.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Kingston recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet23Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan24Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,469/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,180 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,387 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,291 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes281 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Kingston a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 27–51%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 33–53%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–57%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 31–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,899 of 23,942 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$68,186 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Kingston is 5.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income68,186 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet6.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet2.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,027 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.41 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Kingston?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,190of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,387
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,190
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Kingston Salary needed to live in Kingston

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kingston. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Kingston. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio52 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,196 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,613 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kingston when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesKingston highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Kingston highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Kingston1,995
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,995 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents297.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes72 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.11 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work2.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportPOU3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport35 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kingston. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kingston.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.944 · Feb 2.83 · Mar 7.67 · Apr 15.44 · May 21.39 · Jun 25.67 · Jul 28.17 · Aug 26.83 · Sep 22.5 · Oct 16.06 · Nov 9.22 · Dec 3.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.28 · Feb -6.39 · Mar -2.5 · Apr 3.67 · May 9.78 · Jun 14.89 · Jul 17.56 · Aug 16.94 · Sep 13.11 · Oct 7.06 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -3.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.28 · Feb -3.28 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 7.89 · May 14.17 · Jun 19.11 · Jul 21.61 · Aug 20.94 · Sep 16.5 · Oct 9.89 · Nov 4.11 · Dec -1.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 96.52 · Feb 81.03 · Mar 108.2 · Apr 101.3 · May 102.6 · Jun 122.9 · Jul 119.6 · Aug 122.2 · Sep 131.6 · Oct 133.1 · Nov 96.52 · Dec 121.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305426 (MOHONK LAKE)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading54.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.61 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,412 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Springfield ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.3 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,899 is not 6.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.93 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents2,899 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population175,883 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density1,235 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population23,942 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics23,691 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value315,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes48.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate64.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad12.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents5.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents6.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage75.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance9.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher32.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available86.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022295,144 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202230 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over11,545 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home15.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans85.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Kingston

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Kingston alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1177 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,027 Kingston+60%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,995 Kingston−63%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 23,942 Kingston+109%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.4% Kingston−30%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 35.0 km Kingston−74%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 6.9% Kingston−12%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Kingston

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Highland Commuting Zone · 23.2 km away
Rent
1,370 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,913 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Fairview 23.1 km away
Rent
1,516 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,820 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Kingston, nearest in population first.

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Melrose Park23,936 residentsWaynesboro23,951 residentsCoralville23,960 residentsNorth Potomac23,922 residentsTerrell23,921 residentsGriffin23,896 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Kingston?

The unemployment rate is 5.41 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Kingston?

Police recorded 1,995 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Kingston?

The published population is 23,942 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Kingston?

2,899 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Kingston a good place to live?

Kingston may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Kingston?

New Paltz, Highland, Fairview are near Kingston. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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