Kensington, MD
Living in Kensington
Bikeability
80
Walkability
60
Commute
20
Public Transit
79
Affordability
9
Public Safety
86
Airports
95
Hospitals
23
Colleges
78
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
100
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
+240 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
73%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree44%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$125k
Median Household Income
+$37k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more34%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector50%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation14%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$712k
Median Home Value
+$38k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k
Median Monthly Rent
+$557 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K47%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kensington
15
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in Kensington
26
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 33 | 3 | 6 |
Feb | 36 | 3 | 4 |
Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kensington, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, MD
Grace Episcopal Day School
1 miles, S
Crossway Community Montessori School
1 miles, NE
Holy Cross School
1 miles, W
Evergreen Montessori School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, MD
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
3 miles, NE
Washington Adventist University
5 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
6 miles, S
American University
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, MD
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
2 miles, SW
Holy Cross Hospital
2 miles, E
Suburban Hospital
3 miles, SW
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kensington, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
12 miles, S
Washington Dulles International Airport
21 miles, W
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
59 miles, NW