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Kensington, CT
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Kensington, CT
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 $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,959. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensington is $304,400 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,710. Median rent is $1,418/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Kensington reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,907/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.