At a Glance
Median Income
$65,714
$29,279 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $160,653
Median Rent
$642/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
26.2% smoking rate
How Kenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenwood residents earn a median household income of $65,714 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,279. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenwood is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,653. Median rent is $642/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
12.5% of adults in Kenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenwood has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,431
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,714
Per Capita$29,279
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$642
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$160,653
Housing Units407
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation803 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Kenwood was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.