Kensington, New York, NY

Living in Kensington

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 99
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 97
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 1
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Colleges 5
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Schools 46
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Residents

77k Population -4.3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian20%
Black6%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
45  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van23%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation58%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$751k Median Home Value +$217k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$390 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kensington

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Kings County47

Property Crime in Kensington

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Kings County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 4 7
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kensington, New York, NY

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Ps 179 Kensington
0 miles, NW
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Jhs 62 Ditmas
0 miles, E
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Kensington, New York, NY

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Bnos Yerushalavim
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Mavakshai Hashem
0 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Kensington, New York, NY

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kensington, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Kensington, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE
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