Kensington, CA

Living in Kensington

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 69
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 86
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 89
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Schools 61
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Residents

5.3k Population +411 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
85% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black2%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate4%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree49%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$147k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more35%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector57%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts79%
Sales and office14%
Service4%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van58%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation20%
Walked1%
Worked at home17%

Housing

$944k Median Home Value +$158k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$2.6k Median Monthly Rent +$759 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 194922%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K39%
$1M to $1.49M28%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more5%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kensington

United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Contra Costa County43

Property Crime in Kensington

United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Contra Costa County59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 57 2 0
May 62 1 0
Jun 66 0 0
Jul 69 0 0
Aug 69 0 0
Sep 68 0 0
Oct 63 2 0
Nov 55 4 0
Dec 49 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding21
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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