Kensington, MD

Living in Kensington

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 60
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 9
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 78
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Schools 100
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Residents

2.1k Population +240 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
73% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree44%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$125k Median Household Income +$37k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more34%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector50%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts62%
Sales and office18%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van71%
Public transportation14%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$712k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$557 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K47%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M13%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kensington

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19

Property Crime in Kensington

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 6
Feb 36 3 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 1
Dec 37 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kensington

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kensington, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kensington, MD

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Holy Cross School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Kensington, MD

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kensington, MD

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Holy Cross Hospital
2 miles, E
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Suburban Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

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