Kensington, NH

Kensington, New Hampshire

Kensington, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 12 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 39 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Kensington contains a population of approximately 1,893.

The People and Families of Kensington

In Kensington, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Kensington, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kensington had a median family income of $72,679. The typical family in Kensington is better off than most in New Hampshire. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Kensington 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 the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kensington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,000. 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 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Kensington, 89% of commuters drive to work. 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 New Hampshire):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Kensington, NH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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 Public Libraries

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Kensington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kensington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Kensington Colleges

(List of All New Hampshire Colleges)

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