East Kingston
$290,845
Average Value
Hiking trails through Sojourner Truth State Park
East Kingston is home to the northern half of Sojourner Truth State Park, the city's newest and first state park. What was once a barren and industrial quarry landscape now boasts rugged gravel trails and access to the paved Hudson River Brickyard Trail. While a smaller, active quarry is still nearby, East Kingston's landscape has changed dramatically thanks to Scenic Hudson, a leading environmental nonprofit focusing on sustainability and conservation. A shaded riverfront pavilion with minimalist-modern lounge chairs, picnic tables and a fishing platform offers sweeping views of the Hudson River. The Empire State Trail, which spans 750 miles throughout New York, runs along the park's winding cliffs, while additional paths weave through woodlands, wetlands and meadows brimming with wildflowers. "There are some great trails that loop around the old quarries," Berardi says. "They really turned it into a beautiful park.”Residents also have access to multiple waterfront parks that border the Hudson. About 2 miles north, Robert E. Post Memorial Park's green fields are dotted with sports courts overlooking the river's banks. Park-goers can strike up a basketball or beach volleyball game while kids run around the playground. Three covered pavilions offer respite from the sun on hot summer days, while picnic-goers can soak up breathtaking views of the river and distant rolling hills. Farther up the road, Charles Rider Park features a public boat ramp that attracts kayakers, canoeists and boaters from around town.
Beach bums can explore the sandy banks of Ulster Landing County Park, about 5 miles north, or Kingston Point Park and Beach, about 3 miles south. Both parks feature similar amenities like picnic areas, playgrounds, sports courts and access to nearby trailheads. However, Kingston Point Park stands out with its BMX racing track and dog park. Rotary Park is right next door, attracting hikers looking to explore the Kingston Point Rail Trail. This thin gravel trail parallels the city's old railroad tracks and offers distant views of the historic Rondout Lighthouse.
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Route 9W's box stores and restaurants
Residents are less than 3 miles from dozens of big box stores and restaurants along U.S. Route 9W, also known as Ulster Avenue. Big-box retailers like Walmart Supercenter and Target are scattered along this mile-long strip. Grocers range from Sam's Club for wholesale deals to the ShopRite of Kingston and Aldi. Up the road, the Hudson Valley Mall is the largest nearby shopping plaza, with 19 shops, restaurants and a movie theater.Restaurants range from casual chains and beloved diners to cozy sit-down bistros. Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub is a popular northeast chain known for its casual atmosphere. Cult favorites include its hand-breaded boneless buffalo wings, classic burgers and fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. Less than 1 mile south, Bowery Dugout has been serving the community since 1947. Its cozy interior and seafood favorites include live Maine lobsters, oysters by the dozen and broiled or grilled salmon filets. Non-seafood items like steak, chicken and pasta are also available.
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20th-century colonials and bungalows
Residential streets run east off Main Street. Quiet roads give way to early 1900s colonial-style homes with steep, gabled-front roofs and bungalows on modest lots. The occasional ranch-style and manufactured homes are scattered in between, with sales prices ranging from the low $100,000s to the mid $300,000s. "As an offshoot of Kingston, buyers would choose East Kingston for its affordability over anything else," Berardi says. "But it's close to all the major shopping and the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, so convenience is also a motivating factor." Some of the newest homes on the market are updated, renovated properties with new vinyl flooring and bright and airy kitchens that sell on the higher end of the scale. Detached garages and street parking are the norm, while many forgo fenced-in yards. The neighborhood also earns a CAP Index crime score of 3 out of 10, slightly below the national average of 4.
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TSTT partnership at Kingston High
The Kingston City School District scores a B rating on Niche. Students may attend B-minus-rated schools like Chambers Elementary School and M. Clifford Miller Middle School. Older students may then attend Kingston High School, which earns an A-minus. Kingston High also partners with Today's Students, Tomorrow's Teachers (TSTT), which supports systematically disadvantaged students interested in careers in education through mentoring and training from high school through college.
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Volunteer firefighters and festivities
Although residents are close to a long list of events in the City of Kingston, the East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company is active in the community and hosts an annual car show every October. During the event, car enthusiasts show off vintage rides while chatting with neighbors over food and drinks. In December, the Fire Company also hosts an annual Brunch with Santa at the local fire station. Breakfast is served before Santa's arrival and ends with a raffle. In July 2024, the Fire Company celebrated its 75th anniversary with live musical performances, a community cookout and family-friendly activities open to the public.Commutes around East Kingston
East Kingston's public transit is limited, as the nearest bus stations are about 3 miles away on East Chester Street and U.S. Route 9W. Kingston's HealthAlliance Hospital is 4 miles south along New York State Route 32, while Rhinebeck's Northern Dutchess Hospital is about 7 miles east across the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. About 9 miles away, Rhinebeck is also home to the nearest Amtrak Station, connecting commuters to surrounding cities. The New York State Thruway is also nearby, connecting residents about 67 miles north to Albany International Airport or 105 miles south to Manhattan.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ron Knowles
Ron Knowles
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Alliance-NP
(678) 661-6954
158 Total Sales
1 in East Kingston
$250,000 Price
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Donna Brooks
Donna Brooks
Responds QuicklyCompass Greater NY, LLC
(845) 552-2412
156 Total Sales
1 in East Kingston
$255,000 Price
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Rodney Batista
Rodney Batista
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
(845) 390-2532
94 Total Sales
2 in East Kingston
$237,500 Price Range
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Erica Gozza
Erica Gozza
Keller Williams Realty
(877) 845-8384
12 Total Sales
2 in East Kingston
$190,000 Price Range
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Margaret Martino
Margaret Martino
Keller Williams Realty HV Nort
(845) 382-8472
21 Total Sales
2 in East Kingston
$115K - $300K Price Range
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Cindy Van Steenburg
Cindy Van Steenburg
Win Morrison Realty
(845) 382-8651
67 Total Sales
2 in East Kingston
$161K - $250K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Charles Rider Park
- Boating
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Kingston Point Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Kingston Point Dog Park
Kingston Point Beach
Robert E Post Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Grills
Sojourner Truth State Park
Transit
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
106
Median Year Built
1909
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,367
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,305
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
212
Median Age
54
Population under 18
15.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,333
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,335
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
24%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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