How long is the commute from Kingston, NY?
Workers who live in Kingston, NY take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
14.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 14.0%
How people in Kingston get to work
| Means of transportation | Kingston | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±3.8 points) | 68.9% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±3.5 points) | 6.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.2 points) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±2.5 points) | 17.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Kingston, the average commute is lower than in Ulster County (27.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kingston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ulster County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ulster County, Kingston ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 686 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kingston
| Vehicles available | Kingston | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.0% (±2.9 points) | 7.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% (±3.3 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% (±2.4 points) | 33.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±2.3 points) | 20.4% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Kingston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ulster County (7.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kingston
| Kingston | Ulster County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±2.5 points) | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±2.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±2.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kingston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ulster County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kingston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | — | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Lincoln Park | 2.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Port Ewen | 2.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ulster | 2.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hurley (community) | 3.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Katrine | 3.8 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Town of Kingston | 4.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rhinebeck | 4.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rhinebeck | 4.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Katrine, NY (18.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Rhinebeck, NY (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ulster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Hardenburgh | 29.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 13 | Town of Esopus | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 | Town of Woodstock | 26.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Town of New Paltz | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Town of Hurley | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Town of Saugerties | 23.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Kingston | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 19 | Town of Rosendale | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Town of Kingston | 21.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 | Town of Ulster | 21.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Ulster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kingston
How long is the average commute in Kingston?
Workers who live in Kingston, NY take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kingston without a car?
14.0% of households in Kingston have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kingston?
15.3% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Kingston worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston city, Ulster County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston city, Ulster County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston city, Ulster County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kingston city, Ulster County, New York (county subdivision:39727, in state:36 county:111).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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