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Kensington, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Kensington, CA
At a Glance
How Kensington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kensington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kensington residents earn a median household income of $209,137 , which is 178% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $104,366. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensington is $1,412,500 , 401% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,455,301. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Kensington reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 888/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.4% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (142% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.