Kensington, MD
Living in Kensington
Bikeability80
Walkability60
Commute20
Public Transit79
Affordability9
Public Safety86
Airports95
Hospitals23
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+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
$125kMedian 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
$712kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian 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
Grace Episcopal Day School
1 miles, S
Crossway Community Montessori School
1 miles, NE
Holy Cross School
1 miles, W
Evergreen Montessori School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Kensington, MD
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
3 miles, NE
Washington Adventist University
5 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
6 miles, S
American University
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kensington, MD
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
2 miles, SW
Holy Cross Hospital
2 miles, E
Suburban Hospital
3 miles, SW
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
6 miles, S