Kensington, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

9,936 Population 1,656/sq mi density

$105,000 Median Income $50,959 per capita

$304,400 Home Value $290,710 Zillow

$1,418 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

441 Violent Crime/100K 2,907 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$105,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$304,400 home value, $1,418/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Kensington (2)

HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA

STANDARD

5 sites 4.9/5 (14 reviews) $75–$135/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Ranger Station, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Water Access, Non-Motorized Boating, Day Use Area, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Softball Fields, Water Activities

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recrea...

Reserve

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS

STANDARD

2 sites 4.3/5 (6 reviews) $100/night Reservable

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Historic & Cultural Site, Biking, Canoeing, Birding, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Picnicking

Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut. Naugatuck Valley bo...

Reserve