At a Glance
Median Income
$149,698
$82,967 per capita
Home Value
$919,400
Zillow: $793,313
Median Rent
$2,105/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
5.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kensington residents earn a median household income of $149,698 , which is 99% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,967. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensington is $919,400 , 226% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $793,313. Median rent is $2,105/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Kensington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
76.0% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,248
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density4,496/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,698
Per Capita$82,967
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
B
Home Value$919,400
Rent$2,105
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$793,313
Housing Units882
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+46.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Kensington was founded in 1894.
The median home in Kensington was built in 1958.
27.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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