Living in Kings County, New York

Kings County is a county in New York.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $3,442/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $824K. The county has a relatively high unemployment rate at 8.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Kings County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a moderately educated workforce (37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.