Kensington, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

1,640 Population 125/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$20,880 median income, 5.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Kensington, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,880

72% below

$20,880 per capita

Home Value

$208,000

26% below

Median Rent

$1,040/mo

11% below

Unemployment

5.4%

50% above

Avg Temperature

51°F

283 sunny days/yr

Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kensington residents earn a median household income of $20,880 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,880. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 151 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kensington is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,040/month.

Climate & Weather

Kensington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,640

Median Age45.4 yrs

Density125/mi²

Foreign Born22.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$20,880

Per Capita$20,880

Unemployment5.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$402

Housing

Home Value$208,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership54.1%

Housing Units656

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days283/yr

Rain39.0 in/yr

Elevation66 ft

Did You Know?

22.6% of residents are foreign-born.