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Kensington, KS
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Kensington, KS
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 $59,107 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,489. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensington is $58,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,174. Median rent is $604/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Kensington reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 315/100K.
Education
26.2% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.