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Kingston
  • Suburb in Pennsylvania
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Kingston

#16 in Best Places to Live in Luzerne County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Kingston is a suburb of with a population of 13,304. Kingston is in Luzerne County. Living in Kingston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kingston there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Kingston and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Kingston are above average.
    About Kingston...
    Population
    13,304
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $130,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $830
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      85.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      171.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,316.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      77.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Kingston

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,539
    National
    $69,021
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