At a Glance
Median Income
$193,793
$86,841 per capita
Home Value
$905,000
Zillow: $793,313
Median Rent
$3,141/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
82.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
5.1% smoking rate
How South Kensington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Kensington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Kensington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Kensington residents earn a median household income of $193,793 , which is 158% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,841. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% 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 South Kensington is $905,000 , 221% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $793,313. Median rent is $3,141/month, with 42.3% 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 1956.
Education
82.7% of adults in South Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(145% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Kensington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,057
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density3,855/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$193,793
Per Capita$86,841
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$905,000
Rent$3,141
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$793,313
Housing Units3,047
Rent Burden42.3%
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation263 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+82.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+50.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in South Kensington was built in 1956.
38.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
10.4% 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.