Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Kingston
Kingston, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,380
Population
23,675
Renter Mix
55% Rent
An old-fashioned community in Upstate New York
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Located about 100 miles north of New York City, nestled along the Hudson River, Kingston is one of Upstate New York’s most historic towns. Kingston was once the capital of New York State during colonial times and even houses the largest physical remnants of colonial life in the state. This quaint town offers affordable and upscale apartments and houses for rent. Kingston is best known for its old-fashioned, quirky downtown district, also known as Uptown Kingston or the Stockade District. This city center celebrates Kingston’s roots with historical markers, casual eateries in historic buildings, farmers markets, and cultural festivals. Although this town is very different from its New York City neighborhood with the same name, Kingston is about two hours north from NYC, the perfect distance for a weekend trip.
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Midtown Kingston
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,590
Average: $94,903
Education
6,360
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,537
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kingston has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kingston, NY is $1,412 for a studio, $1,418 for one bedroom, $1,878 for two bedrooms, and $2,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingston has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,418/month
574 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kingston, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
936 Students
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
492 Students
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades K-8
936 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,747 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trolley Museum of New York
- Hudson River Maritime Museum
- Forsyth Nature Center
- Staatsburgh State Historic Site
- Mills State Park
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.