Kingston, Pennsylvania

Population 13,180

Kingston is located in Luzerne County, PA. The population is 13,180, making Kingston the 3rd largest city in Luzerne County.

There are 5 public schools in Kingston with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Kingston is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kingston is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kingston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kingston include Pringle, Edwardsville and Wilkes Barre.

Kingston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 6.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.1%

Crime Rate

7.1% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 103
  • Violent Crimes: 594
  • Robbery: 167
  • Burglary: 476
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

86.93% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Kingston
  • 1.52 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

31 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 27

Unemployment

High 6.0%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Kingston, PA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Kingston's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2010, the city of Kingston, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of Kingston, PA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $583
  • 1 Bedroom: $673
  • 2 Bedrooms: $827
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,067
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,147

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Environmental Hazards

31 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Kingston, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Kingston, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.6°
  • February 29.77°
  • March 39.8°
  • April 50.92°
  • May 60.67°
  • June 68.44°
  • July 73.11°
  • August 70.47°
  • September 64.07°
  • October 52.42°
  • November 42.02°
  • December 28.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kingston, PA

Earthquakes
Kingston, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kingston, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kingston, PA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kingston, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kingston, PA: $47,840

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kingston is 6.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.64%
White Collar - 68.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Lou Barletta

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

3 FCC Towers view all

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  • No hospitals found in Kingston, PA

1 Library view all

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