Gloucester, MA vs Kingston, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Gloucester leads in median household income ($84,465 vs $62,071). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 139). Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Kingston, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,959 | 23,777 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $62,071 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+18.7 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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