North Kensington, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
8,980 Population
$126,782 Median Income
$571,000 Home Value
$1,766 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
43.2 yrs Median Age
58.2% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.1
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population8,980
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density5,987/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 55.9%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$126,782
Per Capita Income$60,924
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate1.2%
County GDP$117,390M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$571,000
Median Rent$1,766
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,648

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression18.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul35° / 78°
Rain41 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.85
Libraries (County)22

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Work From Home24.7%
BroadbandN/A

How North Kensington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$126,782
Home Value$571,000
Median Rent$1,766
Poverty Rate1.2%
Bachelor's Degree+58.2%
Unemployment2.0%
Avg Temperature56.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,980
Population Density5,987 per sq mi
Median Age43.2 years
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55.9% Black 11.2% Hispanic 1.9% Other 31%
White55.9%
Black or African American11.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races31.0%

Language

English Only66.1%
Spanish Speakers33.9%
English 66.1% Spanish 33.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.6%
Health Insurance95.1%

Income

69% above avg
Median Household Income$126,782
Per Capita Income$60,924
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,817
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$132,519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate1.2%
Total Establishments (County)35,443
County GDP$117,390M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,941
Healthcare Facilities3,931
Retail Stores2,357
Manufacturing336
Total Establishments35,443

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,941 Healthcare 3,931 Retail 2,357 Manufacturing 336

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$132,519
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,769

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.6 min
Work From Home24.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

103% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$571,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$584,000
Price Per Sq Ft$349
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio102.7%
Price Drops26.7%
Active Inventory15

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.1%

Rental Costs

52% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,766

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedroom$1,648
3 Bedroom$2,123
4 Bedroom$2,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,769
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.36%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression18.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)12.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.1%
Regular Checkup74.6%
Premature Death Rate4,785 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,931
Restaurants (County)1,941

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)46

Temperature

35°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.3 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation342 ft (104 m)
Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density5,987 per sq mi
Latitude39.0392°
Longitude-77.0716°
County FIPS24031

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.9%
D 75.2%

Democrat +53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.2%
High School+94.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.85

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,987 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)46

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