At a Glance
Median Income
$126,782
$60,924 per capita
Home Value
$571,000
Zillow: $793,313
Median Rent
$1,766/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
6.7% smoking rate
How North Kensington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Kensington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Kensington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Kensington residents earn a median household income of $126,782 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,924. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Kensington is $571,000 , 103% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $793,313. Median rent is $1,766/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
58.2% of adults in North Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Kensington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,980
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density5,987/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,782
Per Capita$60,924
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$571,000
Rent$1,766
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$793,313
Housing Units3,759
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation342 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+29.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in North Kensington was built in 1957.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
26.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.