Kensington, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Kensington, California Summary
Life in Kensington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kensington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kensington:
The population in Kensington is 5,288.
The median home value in Kensington is $1,115,600.
The median income in Kensington is $167,500.
The cost of living in Kensington is 201 which is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Kensington is $3,152.
The unemployment rate in Kensington is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in Kensington is 3.4%.
Table Of Contents
Kensington SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
3
Kensington, CA Crime Report
110
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,187.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.87%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kensington / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 110 | 2,187.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 39.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 39.8 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 108 | 2,148.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 22 | 437.5 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 70 | 1,392.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 318.2 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Kensington, CA Cost Of Living
201
Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
2.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kensington | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 132 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 366 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 144 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 124 | 100 | |
Kensington, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Visitor7 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Kensington in California
Map Of Kensington, CA
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Population over time in Kensington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,171 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 5,415 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 5,573 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,602 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,595 | 4.6% |
| 2016 | 5,351 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 5,201 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,169 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 5,117 | 4.0% |
| 2012 | 4,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kensington
| Race | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 9.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Kensington
| Gender | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kensington for adults over 25
| Education | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 3.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kensington, California
| Income | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.4% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.2% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.7% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 44.8% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
