Kensington, Buffalo, NY

Living in Kensington

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 57
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 58
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Schools 44
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Residents

24k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black61%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$1.4k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$85k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
<1% Built 2000 or Later
$625 Median Monthly Rent +$158 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units23%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kensington

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New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48

Property Crime in Kensington

United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 21
Feb 26 2 15
Mar 34 3 12
Apr 46 3 3
May 57 3 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 3 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 40 3 6
Dec 30 3 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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St Benedict School
2 miles, N
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Universal School
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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Daemen College
2 miles, NE
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Villa Maria College
2 miles, S
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Canisius College
3 miles, SW
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Medaille College
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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Brylin Hosp
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Kensington, Buffalo, NY

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