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Kensington, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0
A Great
16,522 Population 271/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,944 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53 home value, $1,249/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kensington, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,944
34% below
$49,944 per capita
Home Value
$53
100% below
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
7% above
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
32% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
220 sunny days/yr

Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kensington residents earn a median household income of $49,944 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (32% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,504 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kensington is $53 , 100% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,249/month.

Education

50.0% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 84.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kensington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,522
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,944
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$53
Rent$1,249
Ownership63.0%
Housing Units6,609

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days220/yr
Rain54.8 in/yr
Elevation210 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Did You Know?

18.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.0% work from home.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.