At a Glance
Median Income
$217,679
$103,248 per capita
Home Value
$1,413,500
Zillow: $1,423,154
Bachelor's Degree+
75.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
6.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 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 $217,679 , which is 190% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $103,248. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kensington is $1,413,500 , 401% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,423,154. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
75.4% of adults in Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kensington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,462
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density5,848/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born33.5%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$217,679
Per Capita$103,248
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B
Home Value$1,413,500
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$1,423,154
Housing Units479
Rent Burden35.2%
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation133 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+40.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute41 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Kensington was built in 1938.
30.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
33.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.