Kensington SnackAbility
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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 Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kensington is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kensington is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kensington is $392,992.
The median income in Kensington is $109,447.
Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kensington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kensington | Connecticut | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 116 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kensington, CT Weather
The average high in Kensington is 60.1° and the average low is 39.7°.
There are 76.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 39.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.3 |
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 9,962. The population has increased 13.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,962 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,936 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 9,580 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 9,626 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 9,685 | 21.5% |
| 2019 | 7,971 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 8,190 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 8,433 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,528 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 8,824 | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 9,492 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 9,174 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 8,862 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 9,012 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 8,761 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kensington
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Kensington is:
81.4% White with 8,111 White residents.
0.9% African American with 86 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 394 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 14 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 228 Two Or More residents.
11.3% Hispanic with 1,129 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 18.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kensington
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Kensington is 44.9% female with 4,474 female residents.
Kensington is 55.1% male with 5,487 male residents.
| Gender | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kensington for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Kensington completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Kensington completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Kensington completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Kensington completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Kensington completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Kensington completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Kensington completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Kensington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kensington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kensington, Connecticut
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1.5% of households in Kensington earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Kensington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.7% of households in Kensington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Kensington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.6% of households in Kensington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.6% of households in Kensington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Kensington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.8% of households in Kensington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Kensington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.9% of households in Kensington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.7% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.9% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
