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North Kensington, MD
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North Kensington, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is North Kensington a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% 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.
Safety & Crime
North Kensington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,422/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.