Living in Kensington, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kensington · Census data 2020–2024
Kensington has 652 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $54,583 (27% lower than the Kansas median), the median rent is $554/month.
Kensington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kensington at a glance
- Population
- 652
- Median age
- 47.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $54,583State: $74,275
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Kansas median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Kensington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kensington the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,040 a month in housing costs.
Kensington median household income
The median household income in Kensington is $54,583 and the income per person is $32,799. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Kensington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.29
Kensington demographics
- Population
- 652
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 285
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kensington ›
Education in Kensington
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Kensington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kensington
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Kensington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 652 | $54,583 | — | $554 |
| Agra | 244 | $48,750 | $58,300 | — |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Phillipsburg | 2,130 | $60,750 | $98,300 | $702 |
| Bloomington | 112 | $78,571 | $103,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kensington, KS?
The median household income in Kensington is $54,583, 27% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Kensington?
The median gross rent in Kensington is $554 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Kensington, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Kansas median.
What is the median age in Kensington?
The median age in Kensington is 47.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Kensington?
The average commute to work in Kensington is 14 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kensington?
The unemployment rate in Kensington is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kensington?
27.4% of adults in Kensington 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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