Living in Kenwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenwood · Census data 2020–2024
Kenwood has 1,028 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $99,526 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $881,900.
Kenwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kenwood at a glance
- Population
- 1,028
- Median age
- 45.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,526State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $881,900State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.7%
- Average commute
- 54 min
Is Kenwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 54 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kenwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenwood the median home value is $881,900, 165% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,534 a month in housing costs.
Kenwood median household income
The median household income in Kenwood is $99,526 and the income per person is $52,732. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Kenwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 477
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.56
Kenwood demographics
- Population
- 1,028
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenwood ›
Education in Kenwood
64.7% of adults 25 and older in Kenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 54 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 35.7%
- Drive alone
- 50.8%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Kenwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood | 1,028 | $99,526 | $881,900 | — |
| Glen Ellen | 1,078 | $202,097 | $1,371,400 | $1,582 |
| Eldridge | 1,379 | $121,938 | $766,800 | $1,968 |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3,347 | $85,694 | $823,800 | $1,743 |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 7,247 | $101,288 | $783,300 | $1,876 |
| St. Helena | 5,318 | $148,750 | $1,647,700 | $2,535 |
| El Verano | 3,443 | $123,738 | $909,300 | $2,372 |
| Deer Park | 720 | $136,615 | $1,161,100 | $1,641 |
| Santa Rosa | 177,090 | $99,060 | $713,900 | $2,152 |
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What is the median household income in Kenwood, CA?
The median household income in Kenwood is $99,526, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kenwood?
The median home value in Kenwood is $881,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Kenwood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 54 minutes.
What is the median age in Kenwood?
The median age in Kenwood is 45.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Kenwood?
The average commute to work in Kenwood is 54 minutes; 35.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenwood?
The unemployment rate in Kenwood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenwood?
64.7% of adults in Kenwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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