Living in Kensington, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kensington · Census data 2020–2024
Kensington has 2,369 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $152,284 (47% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $943,500, the median rent is $2,076/month.
Kensington at a glance
- Population
- 2,369
- Median age
- 42State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $152,284State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $943,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,076/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 125% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
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 $943,500, 184% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,076 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Kensington median household income
The median household income in Kensington is $152,284 and the income per person is $78,780. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Kensington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 945
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.65
Kensington demographics
- Population
- 2,369
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 893
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kensington ›
Education in Kensington
75.7% of adults 25 and older in Kensington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 43.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kensington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.4%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Kensington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 2,369 | $152,284 | $943,500 | $2,076 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,063 | $250,001 | $1,414,600 | $3,501 |
| South Kensington | 8,148 | $210,953 | $919,800 | $3,479 |
| North Kensington | 8,954 | $135,040 | $576,700 | $1,828 |
| Garrett Park | 932 | $250,001 | $1,005,700 | $3,250 |
| Forest Glen | 6,840 | $127,820 | $606,100 | $1,582 |
| North Chevy Chase | 746 | $250,001 | $1,212,500 | $3,472 |
| Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $501,200 | $2,163 |
| Chevy Chase | 9,445 | $211,765 | $1,245,000 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Kensington, MD?
The median household income in Kensington is $152,284, 47% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kensington?
The median home value in Kensington is $943,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The median gross rent in Kensington is $2,076 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Kensington, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 125% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Kensington?
The median age in Kensington is 42 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Kensington?
The average commute to work in Kensington is 29 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kensington?
The unemployment rate in Kensington is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kensington?
75.7% 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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