Population
Eureka
26,302
Kingston
23,942
Median Income
Eureka
$60,253
Kingston
$65,413
Home Value
Eureka
$375,800
Kingston
$277,900
Rent
Eureka
$1,157
Kingston
$1,323
Crime Rate
Eureka
10.20
Kingston
3.50
Cost of Living
Eureka
114.2
Kingston
122.4
Avg Temp
Eureka
N/A
Kingston
N/A
Unemployment
Eureka
7.7%
Kingston
5.9%
How Similar Are Eureka & Kingston?
Kingston is Eureka's #4 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Eureka
26,302
Kingston
23,942
Both cities have similar populations — Eureka at 26,302 and Kingston at 23,942.
Violent Crime
Eureka
10.20
Kingston
3.50
Eureka's violent crime is significantly higher than Kingston's — 66% difference.
Property Crime
Eureka
31.70
Kingston
16.45
Eureka has a 48% higher property crime than Kingston.
Political Leaning
Eureka
33.6%
Kingston
40.7%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Kingston has a stronger Democratic lean (17% difference).
Unemployment
Eureka
7.7%
Kingston
5.9%
Eureka has a 23% higher unemployment than Kingston.
Median Income
Eureka
$60,253
Kingston
$65,413
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
Eureka
$375,800
Kingston
$277,900
Eureka has a 26% higher home values than Kingston.
Education
Eureka
22.5%
Kingston
22.4%
Both cities have similar education — just a 1% difference.
Demographics
Eureka
70.3%
Kingston
63.5%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 10% difference.
Cost of Living
Eureka
114.2
Kingston
122.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Eureka and Kingston share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Eureka
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Kingston
Kingston leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Eureka leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDEureka has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,550 vs $1,818 in Kingston (15% lower). Eureka has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,186 vs $1,386 in Kingston (14% lower). Eureka scores 92.1 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 100.0 in Kingston.
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Housing Market — Eureka leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEureka has a median property tax of $2,437 vs $5,852 in Kingston (58% lower). Eureka has a single-family homes of 67.3% compared to 47.6% in Kingston. Eureka has a median home value of $375,800 vs $277,900 in Kingston (35% higher).
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Median Property Tax
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Kingston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSKingston has a unemployment rate of 5.9% compared to 7.7% in Eureka. Kingston has a work from home of 13.9% compared to 10.0% in Eureka. Kingston has a government sector of 37.5% compared to 33.5% in Eureka.
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Crime & Safety — Kingston leads
Source: FBI UCRKingston has a assault rate (per 1k) of 1.81 compared to 6.71 in Eureka. Kingston has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.65 compared to 5.30 in Eureka. Kingston has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 3.50 compared to 10.20 in Eureka.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauKingston has a high school diploma or higher of 41.4% compared to 39.0% in Eureka.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEureka has a population of 26,302, about 1.1x the size of Kingston (23,942). Kingston skews younger with a median age of 36.8 vs 38.9.
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Black
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Eureka
Kingston
Healthcare — Kingston leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareKingston: 5 vs Eureka: 4 for nearby hospitals. Kingston: 5 vs Eureka: 4 for with emergency services. Eureka: 3.0 vs Kingston: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Kingston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEureka has a bicycle of 1.2% compared to 0.7% in Kingston. Kingston has a public transit of 1.8% compared to 1.2% in Eureka. Kingston has a work from home of 13.9% compared to 10.0% in Eureka.
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