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Kingston, New York · ZIP 12401

Kingston — ZIP 12401

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Kingston (12401) scores 69/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $395K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency33%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$395K
Median rent$2,012/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$395K

Median Rent

$2,012/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,307

Violent Crime

178

Property Crime

1,129

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ulster County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,749
97%
82%
CHAMBERS SCHOOLKG–04306
27%
17%
J WATSON BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08936
24%
41%
GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLPK–04492
22%
17%
HARRY L EDSON SCHOOLKG–04397
22%
27%
JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOLKG–04322
12%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

35,058

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12401 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 12401 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12401 is approximately $395K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 12401 in Kingston has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.