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Kensington
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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Suburb
New York City

Kensington

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in New York
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    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 New York City with a population of 1,299. Kensington is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Kensington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Kensington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Kensington and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Kensington are highly rated.
    About Kensington...
    Population
    1,299
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,375,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $3,501
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      4%
    • Own
      96%
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    Kensington Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      0
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      44%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Kensington

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $193,417
    National
    $69,021
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