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Kensington, Part 1, PE

Prince Edward Island

Kensington, Part 1 is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 549. Residents earn $77,909 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
549 Population 28/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$256,943 Home Value
$855 Median Rent
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$256,943 home value, $855/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,909
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $256,943
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

How Kensington, Part 1 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population549
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,909
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.4%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,943
Rent$855
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Kensington, Part 1 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kensington, Part 1 receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kensington, Part 1 stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kensington, Part 1 is $77,909, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kensington, Part 1 is $256,943, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Kensington, Part 1 has a population of 549 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 1.8% Asian.

Population

549
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
19.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Kensington, Part 1 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg
Other Languages5.4%

Social Characteristics

Kensington, Part 1 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kensington, Part 1 is $77,909, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Kensington, Part 1 vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,909
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,296

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home17.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Kensington, Part 1 is $256,943, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$256,943
9% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

In Kensington, Part 1, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kensington, Part 1 vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area19.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Drive Alone88.3%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home17.5%

Nearby Cities

East River, Part 2, PE 2,307 pop · 0.0 mi Crapaud, Part 2, PE 1,564 pop · 0.0 mi Beaubassin East / Beaubassin-est, NB 6,718 pop · 0.0 mi Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional, ON 1,513 pop · 0.0 mi Parry Sound, Unorganized, Centre Part, ON 2,495 pop · 0.0 mi
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