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

South Kensington

#1 in Best Places 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
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    South Kensington is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 8,566. South Kensington is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in South Kensington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Kensington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in South Kensington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in South Kensington are highly rated.
    About South Kensington...
    Population
    8,566
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $806,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,447
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    South Kensington Rankings

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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
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in South Kensington

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $197,500
    National
    $69,021
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