Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Living in Kensington
Bikeability68
Walkability57
Commute81
Public Transit74
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports29
Hospitals16
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+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
$44kMedian 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
$85kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
<1%Built 2000 or Later
$625Median 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
United States45
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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo
0 miles, SW
Kadimah School of Buffalo
1 miles, N
St Benedict School
2 miles, N
Universal School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Daemen College
2 miles, NE
Villa Maria College
2 miles, S
Canisius College
3 miles, SW
Medaille College
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Erie County Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Sisters of Charity Hospital
2 miles, W
Brylin Hosp
4 miles, SW
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Kensington, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4 miles, E
Niagara Falls International Airport
13 miles, NW
Greater Rochester International Airport
59 miles, E
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
91 miles, SW