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Cost of living in South Kensington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Kensington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Kensington is 192 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Kensington is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in South Kensington is $941,277.
The median income in South Kensington is $210,953.
South Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In South Kensington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | South Kensington | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 385 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
South Kensington, MD Weather
The average high in South Kensington is 65.5° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 14.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | South Kensington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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South Kensington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in South Kensington
The current population in South Kensington is 8,148. The population has decreased 0.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,148 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 8,057 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 8,371 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 8,566 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 8,494 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 8,763 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 8,769 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 8,684 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,682 | 3.4% |
| 2015 | 8,394 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,387 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 8,203 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 7,895 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 8,169 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 8,149 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Kensington
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South Kensington is:
77.2% White with 6,289 White residents.
4.6% African American with 374 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 59 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 482 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 76 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 506 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 362 Hispanic residents.
| Race | South Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in South Kensington
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South Kensington is 52.0% female with 4,238 female residents.
South Kensington is 48.0% male with 3,909 male residents.
| Gender | South Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Kensington for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in South Kensington completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in South Kensington completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in South Kensington completed high school / ged.
6.0% of adults in South Kensington completed some college.
3.0% of adults in South Kensington completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in South Kensington completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in South Kensington completed master's degree.
14.0% of adults in South Kensington completed professional degree.
13.0% of adults in South Kensington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | South Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 6.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 14.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For South Kensington, Maryland
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0.6% of households in South Kensington earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in South Kensington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in South Kensington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.5% of households in South Kensington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.2% of households in South Kensington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.3% of households in South Kensington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.5% of households in South Kensington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in South Kensington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.0% of households in South Kensington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
52.6% of households in South Kensington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | South Kensington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 52.6% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
