Kensington, New York, NY
Living in Kensington
Bikeability98
Walkability99
Commute5
Public Transit97
Affordability97
Public Safety54
Airports98
Hospitals1
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
77kPopulation-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
$63kMedian 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
$751kMedian Home Value+$217k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, New York, NY
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, New York, NY
Yeshiva Derech Chaim
0 miles, SW
Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary
0 miles, SE
Beth Hamedrash Shaarei Yosher Institute
0 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, New York, NY
Maimonides Medical Center
1 miles, W
Kings County Hospital Center
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Kensington, New York, NY
John F Kennedy International Airport
10 miles, E
Newark Liberty International Airport
11 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
11 miles, NE
Westchester County Airport
33 miles, NE