Kensington, NY

Kensington, New York

Kensington, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles NW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 14 miles E of New York, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Kensington contains a population of approximately 1,209.

The People and Families of Kensington

In Kensington, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Kensington, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Kensington boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kensington had a median family income of $133,235. The typical family in Kensington is better off than most in New York. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kensington. Interestingly, lots of people in the village 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 village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Kensington.

Kensington Housing

Kensington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 95% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Kensington, 56% of commuters drive to work. In the village, 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 York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Kensington, NY

Comparing Kensington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
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
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kensington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Kensington Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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