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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Kings County, NY — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Kings County, New York. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

2,646,306

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$85,153

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

70%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,871/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
24.4%
Ages 20–29
14.2%
Ages 30–39
16.8%
Ages 40–49
12.6%
Ages 50–59
11.6%
Ages 60–69
10.3%
Over 70
10.2%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
23.0%
$30K–$50K
12.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Very Expensive (>7x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

15.8x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
15.8x

At 15.8x price-to-income, median home prices in Kings County are significantly above what income alone can support.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$1,095,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,871/mo
Homeownership Rate
30%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,957/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$6,291
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Kings County HPI

364.3

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+20.1%

vs. 2020 baseline

Kings County home values have appreciated 20.1% since 2020, trailing the New York statewide average of 61.5%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

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Market Tier

Bawa Score: 0 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Per Capita Personal Income
$69,427
Labor Force
1,269,271
GDP
$115B
Building Permits
10,063

▲ +47.9% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$30.0B
State Home Price Index
1150.4
State GDP
$2.3T

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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