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Kingston, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne county, is 15 miles SW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 97 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Scranton - - Wilkes - Barre - - Hazleton metropolitan area and has a population of 13,855.

Kingston History

The area was settled in 1769 and was incorporated as a borough in 1858. The Forty Fort, which is near Kingston, was significant in the Revolution and Yankee-Pennamite War. The Wyoming Massacre occurred here in 1778. Kingston is located in Luzerne County which was founded in 1786 from a portion of the Northumberland County.

Kingston and Nearby Attractions

  • Frances Slocum State Park
  • Everhart Museum
  • Scranton Iron Furnaces
  • French Azilum Historic Site
  • Stroud Mansion
  • Knoebels Amusement Park

Things To Do In Kingston

Some of the parks near Kingston are Frances Slocum State Park, Hickory Run State Park, and Ricketts Glen State Park. Activities like camping, boating, swimming, and fishing may be enjoyed at these parks. Museums like Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, Steamtown National Historic Site, and Everhart Museum may also be visited. There are several places of historical significance located nearby such as Stroud Mansion, John O'Hara House, and Eckley Miners' Village.

Kingston Transportation

Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International is the nearest major airport.

Kingston Higher Education

Colleges near Kingston include Misericordia University, Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes University, and King's College.

High Points

Kingston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Kingston Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Kingston College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Kingston Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kingston, PA

Comparing Kingston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men68
Racial Diversity26
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built16

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