Kingston is a city in Ulster County, New York, and the county seat. Unlike many nearby communities, it is a single city rather than a town-and-village pair, so addresses, taxes and services fall under one municipal government. Confirm zoning, taxes and services for any specific property with the City of Kingston and the Ulster County Real Property office before you make an offer.
Kingston is commonly described through three areas: the Stockade District uptown, Midtown, and Rondout on the Hudson River waterfront. Each has its own street pattern and housing character, and buyers often compare them side by side before choosing where to search.
The New York State Thruway (I-87) serves Kingston, with NY-28 heading west, NY-32 running north-south, and US-9W nearby. The Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge crosses the Hudson toward Rhinebeck and Dutchess County. The closest Amtrak station is typically Rhinecliff, across the river; there is no Amtrak station in Kingston. Travel times vary by route, season and time of day, so we do not publish commute estimates - map your own trip and check current schedules directly with the carrier.
Housing in Kingston includes historic stock in the older districts, in-city lots and blocks, and properties near the Rondout waterfront. Condition, lot size and systems vary widely from street to street. Rather than quote figures, we point you to live listings on this page so you are looking at what is actually available today.
Buyers looking at Kingston often also consider Woodstock and Saugerties to the north and west, and Hyde Park across the river. Each has a different municipal structure and housing mix, and we are happy to walk through the differences.
If you are weighing a weekend or part-time property in the Hudson Valley, see our second homes guide for how ownership, upkeep and financing tend to differ from a primary residence. If you already own in Kingston and are considering a move, our selling page explains how we prepare, price and market a home here.
Any census, Walk Score, Yelp or school widgets shown here are third-party estimates and have not been verified by our team. School ratings are one organization's opinion and do not reflect any single student's experience; we encourage you to contact the district directly. We do not advise on which areas are a good fit for any buyer based on personal characteristics - we are glad to share objective information on any property or area you ask about.
3,601 people live in Kingston, where the median age is 50.3 and the average individual income is $57,158. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Kingston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Lucas Wine & Liquor, Stewart's Shops, and Davenports Circle Farm Stand.
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| Dining | 0.97 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.98 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.23 miles | 42 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.33 miles | 4 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.35 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.42 miles | 166 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.47 miles | 15 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.26 miles | 21 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.73 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.33 miles | 29 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.4 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.06 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.4 miles | 26 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
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Kingston has 1,576 households, with an average household size of 2.26. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kingston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,601 people call Kingston home. The population density is 218 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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10-17 Years
18-24 Years
25-64 Years
65-74 Years
75+ Years
Education Level
Total Households
Average Household Size
Average individual Income
Households with Children
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Office 17 Collegeview Ave Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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