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Cost of living in North Kensington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in North Kensington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in North Kensington is 144 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in North Kensington is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in North Kensington is $590,166.
The median income in North Kensington is $135,040.
North Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In North Kensington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | North Kensington | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 221 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
North Kensington, MD Weather
The average high in North Kensington is 65.3° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 75.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 19.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | North Kensington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 19.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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North Kensington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in North Kensington
The current population in North Kensington is 8,954. The population has decreased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,954 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 8,980 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 8,473 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 8,771 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 8,879 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 9,036 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 9,347 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 9,856 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 9,848 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 9,768 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 9,850 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 10,023 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 10,102 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 9,924 | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 9,623 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in North Kensington
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North Kensington is:
51.2% White with 4,588 White residents.
10.0% African American with 898 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 508 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 86 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 400 Two Or More residents.
27.6% Hispanic with 2,474 Hispanic residents.
| Race | North Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in North Kensington
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North Kensington is 50.1% female with 4,486 female residents.
North Kensington is 49.9% male with 4,468 male residents.
| Gender | North Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in North Kensington for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in North Kensington completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in North Kensington completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in North Kensington completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in North Kensington completed some college.
5.0% of adults in North Kensington completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in North Kensington completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in North Kensington completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in North Kensington completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in North Kensington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | North Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For North Kensington, Maryland
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3.5% of households in North Kensington earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in North Kensington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in North Kensington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in North Kensington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in North Kensington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.3% of households in North Kensington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in North Kensington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in North Kensington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.7% of households in North Kensington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.0% of households in North Kensington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | North Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.0% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
