Kensington, CA
Living in Kensington
Bikeability87
Walkability69
Commute10
Public Transit86
Affordability1
Public Safety80
Airports80
Hospitals50
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.3kPopulation+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
$147kMedian 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
$944kMedian Home Value+$158k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$2.6kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kensington, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, CA
Prospect Sierra School
1 miles, W
Tilden Preparatory School
2 miles, SW
Bright Star Montessori School
2 miles, S
School of the Madeleine
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, CA
California Jazz Conservatory
3 miles, S
University of California-Berkeley
3 miles, SE
SAE Expression College
4 miles, S
Samuel Merritt University
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, CA
Airports
Airports near Kensington, CA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
13 miles, S
San Francisco International Airport
21 miles, S
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
42 miles, SE
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
50 miles, NW