Kensington, CT
Living in Kensington
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute58
Public Transit6
Affordability33
Public Safety89
Airports25
Hospitals34
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation-790 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$98kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office29%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$260kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$217 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K36%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas67%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kensington
United States45
Connecticut25
Hartford Metro Area25
Hartford County33
Property Crime in Kensington
United States48
Connecticut28
Hartford Metro Area40
Hartford County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 12 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kensington, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kensington, CT
St Paul School
1 miles, NE
Mooreland Hill School
1 miles, NW
Raymond Hill School
2 miles, N
Ccmc School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, CT
Charter Oak State College
4 miles, N
Central Connecticut State University
5 miles, N
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
7 miles, E
Wesleyan University
8 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, CT
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
2 miles, N
Midstate Medical Center
6 miles, S
John Dempsey Hospital
8 miles, N
Middlesex Hospital
8 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kensington, CT
Bradley International Airport
22 miles, N
Tweed-New Haven Airport
26 miles, S
Long Island MacArthur Airport
60 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
62 miles, SW