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Kensington, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
267
Population
742/sq mi density
$48,125
Median Income
$30,298 per capita
$96,500
Home Value
$270,225 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
206
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$96,500
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
82.0%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
134
Median year built: 1943
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$96,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$270,225
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.0%
Owner-Occupied
18.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1943
Average age of housing stock: 83 years
Homeownership Rate
82.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $96,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,225 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 134 |
| Median Year Built | 1943 |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |