How many renters in Kingston, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Kingston, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kingston
| Share of income spent on rent | Kingston | Ulster County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±4.5 points) | 11.7% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±3.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±3.0 points) | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±3.1 points) | 11.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.0% (±5.7 points) | 49.6% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Kingston against Ulster County, its state and the nation
| Kingston | Ulster County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±6.4 points) | 57.2% (±3.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.0% (±5.7 points) | 49.6% (±3.3 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±2.9 points) | 34.8% (±2.2 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,364 (±$4,750) | $47,196 (±$3,143) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,469 (±$91) | $1,425 (±$48) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Kingston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ulster County (57.2%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Ulster County, Kingston ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 165 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Kingston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | — | 59.4% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Lincoln Park | 2.0 mi | 63.9% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Ewen | 2.1 mi | 44.7% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ulster | 2.9 mi | 54.7% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurley (community) | 3.6 mi | 39.2% (±49.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Katrine | 3.8 mi | 27.6% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Town of Kingston | 4.0 mi | 60.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Rhinebeck | 4.4 mi | 64.5% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rhinebeck | 4.9 mi | 58.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Katrine, NY (27.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Ulster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Woodstock | 77.9% (±24.8 points) |
| 2 | Town of Wawarsing | 73.4% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Town of New Paltz | 69.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 4 | Town of Shawangunk | 67.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 5 | Town of Marlborough | 61.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 6 | Town of Kingston | 60.0% (±59.8 points) |
| 7 | Kingston | 59.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Olive | 58.4% (±30.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Gardiner | 57.8% (±26.8 points) |
| 10 | Town of Rochester | 56.8% (±24.7 points) |
| 11 | Town of Ulster | 54.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 12 | Town of Shandaken | 54.1% (±32.8 points) |
| 13 | Town of Lloyd | 49.6% (±13.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 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
Are renters in Kingston rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Kingston pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Kingston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kingston, NY spends 34.5% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston city, Ulster County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kingston city, Ulster County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Kingston city, Ulster County, New York (county subdivision:39727, in state:36 county:111).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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