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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 contains a population of approximately 1,893.
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.
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 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 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.
In Kensington, 89% of commuters drive to work. In Kensington, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Kensington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Kensington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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