Kensington, MD

Kensington, Maryland

Kensington, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 3 miles NE of Bethesda, Maryland (center to center) and 9 miles N of Washington, District of Columbia. The town contains a population of approximately 1,873.

The People and Families of Kensington

In Kensington, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kensington had a median family income of $96,394. The typical family in Kensington is better off than most in Maryland. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kensington. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Kensington. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kensington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $104,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Kensington Housing

Kensington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maryland, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Kensington, 72% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Kensington, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Kensington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Kensington, MD

Comparing Kensington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Kensington Almanac

Kensington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kensington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kensington High Schools (2004)

ALBERT EINSTEIN HIGH
11135 NEWPORT MILL RD
301-929-2200
Serves 1,815 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

STEPHEN KNOLLS SCHOOL
10731 ST MARGARETS WAY
301-929-2151
A Special Education School
Serves 137 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Kensington Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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