Kensington, Norfolk, VA

Living in Kensington

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 94
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 32
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Schools 60
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Residents

13k Population +3.3k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years66%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black44%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone24%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked19%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$202k Median Home Value -$29k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$917 Median Monthly Rent +$257 (2010–19)
24% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kensington

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64

Property Crime in Kensington

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 2
Feb 43 3 3
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 73 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kensington, Norfolk, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kensington, Norfolk, VA

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West Ghent School
1 miles, S
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Bina High School
1 miles, SE
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Park Place School
1 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Kensington, Norfolk, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kensington, Norfolk, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
2 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Kensington, Norfolk, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
105 miles, SW