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Kensington, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,292
Population
5,513/sq mi density
$209,137
Median Income
$104,366 per capita
$1,412,500
Home Value
$1,455,301 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
888 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$209,137 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$1,412,500 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,412,500
401% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
30% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,238
Median year built: 1946
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,412,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,455,301
Median Sale Price
$1,810,000
Median List Price
$1,198,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.3%
Owner-Occupied
14.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
15 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.4%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$805
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1946
Average age of housing stock: 80 years
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,412,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,455,301 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,810,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,198,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $805 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $805 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,238 |
| Median Year Built | 1946 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |