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Kensington
  • Suburb in Maryland
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Kensington

#11 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Maryland
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Kensington is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 2,336. Kensington is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Kensington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Kensington there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Kensington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kensington are highly rated.
    About Kensington...
    Population
    2,336
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $797,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,920
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      49%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      10%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Kensington

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,132
    National
    $69,021
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