Kensington, Norfolk, VA
Living in Kensington
Bikeability85
Walkability94
Commute81
Public Transit70
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports34
Hospitals42
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+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
$36kMedian 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
$202kMedian Home Value-$29k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$917Median 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
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University
1 miles, NW
Norfolk State University
3 miles, SE
Virginia Wesleyan University
6 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
8 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, Norfolk, VA
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
1 miles, S
Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center
2 miles, NE
NMC Portsmouth
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kensington, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk International Airport
5 miles, E
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
21 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
71 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
105 miles, SW