Median Income
$86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value
$276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
17% lower than US avg
How Kensington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,812
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,480/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$44,320
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty10.3%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,240
Rent Burden8.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation98 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+27.8%
Graduate+3.0%
Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kensington receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kensington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kensington is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kensington is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school.
Kensington has a population of 1,812 with a density of 1,480 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.5% Asian.
Population
1,812
Total Population
2021 Census
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Kensington vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.9% |
Social Characteristics
Kensington vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Kensington is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: Kensington vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $86,000 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.9% |
| 231% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
The median home value in Kensington is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,240 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kensington vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Kensington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4334°N, 63.6487°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |