Kensington, MD

Living in Kensington

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 60
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 9
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 78
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Schools 100
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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

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Holy Cross School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Kensington, MD

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kensington, MD

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Holy Cross Hospital
2 miles, E
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Suburban Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

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