California · Metropolitan Area
Kensington is a small city in California with a population of 5,292. Residents earn $209,137 per year, which is 178% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kensington receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Kensington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kensington is $209,137, which is significantly higher than the national average — 178% above $75,149. This places Kensington among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kensington is $1,412,500, making it a premium housing market at 401% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Kensington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 871 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
Kensington is a highly educated community — 81.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Kensington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 83.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $209,137 |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $104,366 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $3,778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $232,794 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,186 |
| County GDP | $217,018M |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Healthcare | 2,617 |
| Retail | 1,916 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 49.1% |
| Census Median | $1,412,500 |
| 401% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,455,301 |
| Median List Price | $1,198,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,198,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $805 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 136.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,586 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.4% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Total Violent | 37.9/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 18.9/100K |
| Total Property | 871.1/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 303.0/100K |
| Theft | 473.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 94.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9051°N, 122.2842°W |
| County FIPS | 06081 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 81.4% |
| 142% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,513/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,617 |
| Restaurants | 2,143 |
| Retail Stores | 1,916 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 43 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Work from Home | 49.1% |