Kensington Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,561 Population 3,671/sq mi density
$80,139 Median Income $31,092 per capita
$291,700 Home Value $408,978 Zillow
$1,289 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,139 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $1,289/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Kensington Park, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,139
7% above
$31,092 per capita
Home Value
$291,700
3% above
Zillow: $408,978
Median Rent
$1,289/mo
11% above
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Kensington Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kensington Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
103%
Rent
111%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kensington Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kensington Park residents earn a median household income of $80,139 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,092. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,213 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kensington Park is $291,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,978. Median rent is $1,289/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

20.1% of adults in Kensington Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kensington Park has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,561
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density3,671/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born28.5%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,139
Per Capita$31,092
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$35,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,700
Rent$1,289
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$408,978
Housing Units1,380
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,416/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation25 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations101
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Kensington Park was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Sarasota/Bradenton International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
28.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.