Living in Kensington, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kensington · Census data 2020–2024
Kensington has 1,189 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $220,625 (157% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,550,500.
Kensington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kensington at a glance
- Population
- 1,189
- Median age
- 48State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $220,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,550,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 99%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.3%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 157% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Home values 266% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kensington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kensington the median home value is $1,550,500, 366% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Kensington median household income
The median household income in Kensington is $220,625 and the income per person is $128,398. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Kensington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 424
- Owner-occupied
- 99%
- Renter-occupied
- 1%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.91
Kensington demographics
- Population
- 1,189
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 409
- Foreign-born
- 36.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kensington ›
Education in Kensington
74.3% of adults 25 and older in Kensington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 46.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kensington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 34.1%
- Drive alone
- 28.3%
- Public transit
- 26.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Kensington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | $136,092 | $1,289,200 | — |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
| Thomaston | 2,744 | $157,917 | $1,084,000 | $2,218 |
| Great Neck | 11,087 | $137,981 | $968,500 | $1,807 |
| Russell Gardens | 1,078 | $242,083 | $1,528,400 | $2,161 |
| Saddle Rock Estates | 485 | $143,646 | $1,412,500 | — |
| Great Neck Estates | 3,023 | $237,788 | $1,638,700 | $3,501 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,618,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kensington, NY?
The median household income in Kensington is $220,625, 157% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $1,550,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Kensington, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 157% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: home values 266% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Kensington?
The median age in Kensington is 48 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Kensington?
The average commute to work in Kensington is 42 minutes; 34.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kensington?
The unemployment rate in Kensington is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kensington?
74.3% 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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