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Retirement community in Kings Park, New York

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Kings Park, New York Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Kings Park, New York at a Glance

Median Home Price
$556,100
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; $20k pension exclusion.
Avg January Low
28.9°F
Cost of Living Index
107.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
58 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Kings Park, New York, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
107.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$117,869High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Kings Park's cost of living is 7.599999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$556,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,851High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
83.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Kings Park using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,205

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,353

Median home price used: $556,100

Median rent reference: $1,851 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
44.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Kings Park scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; $20k pension exclusion.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

New York has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
84.2°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
28.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
53.4"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
281 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 281 sunny days a year and an average January low of 28.9°F, Kings Park offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
1.3 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
23.4 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
16,730High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
43.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
21.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
7.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
89.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
1.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
3.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Kings Park

What is the cost of living in Kings Park, New York for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 108, roughly 8% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $556,100.

Does New York tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For New York residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; $20k pension exclusion.

What is the climate like in Kings Park, New York?▾

Kings Park, New York has January average low around 29°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Kings Park, New York?▾

Kings Park scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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