At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$30,298 per capita
Home Value
$96,500
Zillow: $270,225
Violent Crime
206/100K
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kensington residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,298. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensington is $96,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,225. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Kensington reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,963/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population267
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$30,298
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,500
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$270,225
Housing Units134
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property1,963/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,308 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kensington was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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