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Crime in Kensington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kensington. Key points include:
There were 73 total crimes in Kensington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kensington is 1,352.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kensington is 111.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kensington is 1,241.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kensington is -36.19% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kensington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kensington / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 73 | 1,352.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 111.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 37.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 55.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 67 | 1,241.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 148.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 50 | 926.3 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 166.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kensington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kensington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kensington is 232 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kensington is 2.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kensington is $1,510,134.
The median income in Kensington is $237,130.
Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kensington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kensington | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 477 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 127 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 132 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kensington, CA Weather
The average high in Kensington is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kensington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kensington
The current population in Kensington is 5,179. The population has increased 5.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,179 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 5,292 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,309 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,288 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 5,171 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 5,329 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 5,415 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 5,573 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 5,602 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,595 | 4.6% |
| 2014 | 5,351 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 5,201 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,169 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 5,117 | 4.0% |
| 2010 | 4,918 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kensington
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Kensington is:
67.2% White with 3,480 White residents.
2.4% African American with 124 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
11.3% Asian with 587 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 37 Other residents.
12.2% Two Or More with 631 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 311 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 12.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kensington
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Kensington is 53.5% female with 2,769 female residents.
Kensington is 46.5% male with 2,410 male residents.
| Gender | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kensington for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Kensington completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Kensington completed 9-12th grade.
3.0% of adults in Kensington completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Kensington completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Kensington completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Kensington completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in Kensington completed master's degree.
10.0% of adults in Kensington completed professional degree.
16.0% of adults in Kensington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 3.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kensington, California
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0.9% of households in Kensington earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Kensington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Kensington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.0% of households in Kensington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.0% of households in Kensington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.4% of households in Kensington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Kensington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Kensington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Kensington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
55.9% of households in Kensington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kensington | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 55.9% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
