Kensington
California
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Population
5,179
Median Income
$237K
% Renters
13%
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Available Rentals
5
Studio
1 Bedroom
$1,825/mo
2 available
2 Bedroom
$3,310/mo
1 available
3+ Bedroom
$9,314/mo
2 available
21BR avail.
12BR avail.
23BR+ avail.
Rent Affordability
How does Kensington compare?
Median rent relative to Oakland and the broader Bay Area market.
vs Oakland Average+51% higher
vs Bay Area Average+32% higher
vs National Average+150% higher
Census Rent Data
Rent Distribution
How much residents in Kensington pay in rent (Census data).
$1,500–$1,999
4%
$2,000+
96%
Neighborhood Grades
Powered byPublic SchoolsB+
Cost of LivingC-
SafetyB
NightlifeA
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA
Compare Nearby Cities
NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Kensington$3,501—A
Weather
Average Temperatures
Monthly high and low temperatures in Kensington.
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Demographics & Diversity
Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Kensington.
Population5,179
Median Age60
Median Income$237K
Diversity Index: 0.62
White
67%
Two or More
12%
Asian
11%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Housing Stock
Types of Housing
Housing type and age distribution in Kensington.
Home Types
Single Family
96%
Small Apt Building
2%
Townhouse
2%
Mobile Home
0%
Home Age
2000–Present
1%
1980–1999
5%
1960–1979
8%
1940–1959
47%
Before 1939
39%
Commute & Transportation
Avg Commute35 min
Drive Alone28%
Walk/Bike4%
Work from Home54%
