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Washington, D.C.

Kensington

#16 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Maryland
  • 16 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    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 2,269. 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
    2,269
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $707,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,522
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      43%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%
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    Working in Kensington

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $122,847
    National
    $55,322
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    Kensington Reviews

    16 reviews
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    Very quaint town close to Westfield mall (very convenient). Fresh food from farmer's markets nearby, good schools (Einstein HS), very safe neighborhoods.
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    Quiet residential area with great hiking trails nearby, fitness center, and a local library for children and adults. Bus accessible and short driving distance to Grosvenor metro and Strathmore concert hall.
    Kensington is a small suburb about eight miles from the Capitol dome as a bird flies. It has lots of schools and churches etc., and most people are pretty well off (not everyone). It does not have a lot of diversity. And people can pretty much ignore what is going on in the world around them if they want to. There are parks and a pretty nice downtown you can walk to from most parts of town. (Finally got a Chipotle and Five Guys - now there are three places to hang out, including Continental PIzza - at least til 8 pm.) That 's one problem; no place to hang out unless you go down to Bethesda or out to one of the malls, and that means driving or getting a ride. I have good friends in Kensington, and I have had a good life there. I just wish it were more welcoming to more kinds of people. Maybe it is just time to move out of the little pond and into the big wide ocean!
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