The Town FilesKingsbury, New York
Town in Washington County · population 12,968 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,300
- Household income
- $72,091
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.6
Kingsbury is a town of 12,968 people in Washington County, New York. The median home is worth $179,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more walkable than 81% of New York towns, more vibrant than 74% of New York towns, hipper than 71% of New York towns.
How Kingsbury ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kingsbury is worth $179,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $72,091, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingsbury | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $72,091 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Kingsbury
| People | Kingsbury | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Kingsbury
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.7°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingsbury since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 11, 1976 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| August 31, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4020: Hurricane Irene |
| March 4, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1827: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 14,838 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Kingsbury itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near Kingsbury
- Hudson Falls, NY2.6 mi · 7,427 people · home $165,200
- Fort Edward, NY4.9 mi · 3,108 people · home $176,100
- Glens Falls, NY5.0 mi · 14,830 people · home $212,200
- South Glens Falls, NY5.0 mi · 3,744 people · home $212,700
- Queensbury, NY6.6 mi · 29,169 people · home $311,100
- Glens Falls North, NY6.7 mi · 9,530 people · home $308,100
- Fort Edward, NY7.2 mi · 5,991 people · home $180,700
- West Glens Falls, NY7.6 mi · 9,473 people · home $255,800
Kingsbury questions
Is Kingsbury, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingsbury scores better for retirees than 39% of New York towns and quieter than 20%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Kingsbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingsbury is valued at $179,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,091, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingsbury?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 61.5 inches of snow.
Does Kingsbury get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingsbury since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 11, 1976. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)