Kingston, NY vs Plainview, TX
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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 31). Kingston leads in median household income ($62,071 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | R+58.0 |
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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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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