Kingston, PA 18704 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kingston, PA—18704

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$221,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$62,900

18.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.5%

Median Rent

$1,350

7.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,050

21.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

9.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,600

1.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Kingston, PA

As of May '26, the median home price in Kingston, PA is $221,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Kingston, PA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$221,000	1.0%
Single Family	$222,000	1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kingston, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kingston, PA is $1,380, with a year-over-year rent change of 7.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kingston, PA is studios: $750, 1-bedrooms: $1,150, 2-bedrooms: $1,230, 3-bedrooms: $1,560, 4-bedrooms: $1,740. The most common rental property sizes in Kingston, PA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 36.9% and 28.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,350	$1,380
Studio Rent	$750	$750
1 Bed Rent	$1,050	$1,150
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,230
3 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,560
4 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,740

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.9%

1 Bedroom

28.1%

2 Bedrooms

36.9%

3 Bedrooms

26.1%

4 Bedrooms

2.5%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Kingston, PA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kingston, PA is 31. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 43.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$246,000	12.0%
Listing Count	37	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	-5.0%
Days on Market	31	-15.0%

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Demographics — Kingston, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kingston, PA has a population of 31,000, which has increased by 1.1% over the past 5 years. Kingston, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	31,000	1.1%
% Under 18	20.3%	6.3%
% Seniors	19.9%	-3.4%
% WFH	8.4%	189.7%
% w/ College Degree	29.4%	-3.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kingston, PA is a predominantly white area, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kingston, PA is hispanic, making up 8.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Kingston, PA, and this percentage has decreased by 22.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	82.1%	-7.0%
% Black	7.4%	60.9%
% Hispanic	8.0%	48.1%
% Asian	0.8%	-27.3%
% Foreign Born	3.2%	-22.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kingston, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 437 mortgage originations in Kingston, PA, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Kingston, PA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	437
% Conventional Loans	77.0%
% Government Loans	23.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kingston, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Kingston, PA under the Section 8 program is 20.9%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Kingston, PA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,325
Total Units Section 8	1,089
% Rentals under Section 8	20.9%
% Occupied Section 8	91.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$120	$1,050	$930
2 Bedroom	-$70	$1,200	$1,130
3 Bedroom	-$130	$1,600	$1,470
4 Bedroom	-$240	$1,850	$1,610

Kingston, PA—18704

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kingston, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kingston, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kingston, PA

Demographics — Kingston, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kingston, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kingston, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kingston, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kingston, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$221,000
Median Household Income	$62,900

Kingston, PA—18704

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kingston, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kingston, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kingston, PA

Demographics — Kingston, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kingston, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kingston, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kingston, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kingston, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Luzerne, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wyoming, PA

Shavertown, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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