Living in Kensington Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kensington Park · Census data 2020–2024
Kensington Park has 3,916 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $90,000 (21% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $328,600, the median rent is $972/month.
Kensington Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,916
- Median age
- 44.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $328,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kensington Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Florida median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Kensington Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kensington Park the median home value is $328,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 20.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,589 a month in housing costs.
Kensington Park median household income
The median household income in Kensington Park is $90,000 and the income per person is $34,030. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Kensington Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,501
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.78
Kensington Park demographics
- Population
- 3,916
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 1,410
- Foreign-born
- 33.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kensington Park ›
Education in Kensington Park
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Kensington Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kensington Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
Kensington Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Park | 3,916 | $90,000 | $328,600 | $972 |
| The Meadows | 5,492 | $69,774 | $382,400 | $1,740 |
| Desoto Lakes | 1,735 | $76,417 | $357,700 | $1,468 |
| North Sarasota | 2,824 | $85,179 | $241,600 | $2,076 |
| Desoto Acres | 641 | $120,982 | $585,800 | — |
| Pinecraft | 305 | $36,160 | $354,000 | $640 |
| Fruitville | 15,172 | $82,246 | $412,500 | $1,977 |
| Sarasota | 56,970 | $72,105 | $463,000 | $1,684 |
| Sarasota Springs | 12,611 | $95,688 | $349,100 | $2,137 |
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What is the median household income in Kensington Park, FL?
The median household income in Kensington Park is $90,000, 21% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kensington Park?
The median home value in Kensington Park is $328,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Kensington Park?
The median gross rent in Kensington Park is $972 per month, about 20.7% of household income.
Is Kensington Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Florida median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Kensington Park?
The median age in Kensington Park is 44.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Kensington Park?
The average commute to work in Kensington Park is 25 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kensington Park?
The unemployment rate in Kensington Park is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kensington Park?
17.8% of adults in Kensington Park 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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