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Kensington
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY
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Neighborhood
New York City

Kensington

#57 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in New York City
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A minus
Kensington is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 47,648. Kensington is in Kings County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Kensington offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kensington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Kensington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Kensington are above average.
About Kensington...
Population
47,648
Neighborhood in
New York City
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$770,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,619
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    67%
  • Own
    33%
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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
    396.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    67.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    81.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    571.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    41.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$64,663
National
$69,021
Families with Children
34%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    11%
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