Kensington, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,171
Unemployment
3.6%
Poverty
3.3%
Median Home
$1,022,400
Median Income
$162,375
Median Rent
$2,849
Kensington SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
3
Kensington, CA Crime Report
84
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,654.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.48%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kensington / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 84 | 1,654.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 59.1 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 59.1 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 81 | 1,595.4 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 197.0 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 66 | 1,300.0 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 98.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Kensington, CA Cost Of Living
201
Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
2.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kensington | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 132 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 125 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 366 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 144 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 126 | 100 | |
Kensington, CA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Visitor7 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Kensington in California
Map Of Kensington, CA
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Population over time in Kensington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,171 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 5,415 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 5,573 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,602 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,595 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 5,351 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 5,201 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,169 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 5,117 | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 4,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kensington
| Race | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.7% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.1% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.8% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 8.9% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kensington
| Gender | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kensington for adults over 25
| Education | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 3.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kensington, California
| Income | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.9% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.9% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 41.6% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
