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Living in Kensington, CT
Explore Kensington and see how it fits the life you want to build.
9,962
Population
Capitol Planning Region
County
Census-Designated Place
Place Type
Connecticut
State
Overall Match8.3 / 10
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Kensington at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population9,962
Median Household Income$109,447
Median Home Value$330,400
Median Gross Rent$1,351
Median Age48.7
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home13.8%
Homeownership84.9%
Housing Vacancy3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Kensington is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Kensington and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Kensington
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$330,400
Median Gross Rent$1,351
Homeownership84.9%
Housing Vacancy3.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Kensington, CT
Median Household Income$109,447
Unemployment2.3%
Work From Home13.8%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Kensington and how households are structured
Population9,962
Median Age48.7
Average Household Size2.3
Kensington is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Kensington
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Kensington point to warm summers, cold winters and a wetter annual rainfall pattern.
Average Summer High84.0°F
Average Winter Low18.7°F
Annual Rainfall48.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Kensington
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Kensington is located in Capitol Planning Region County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Capitol Planning Region.
County Intelligence
Kensington & Capitol Planning Region
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Kensington is located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Kensington.
Current NarrowTheList data for Kensington shows a population of about 9,962. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Capitol Planning Region
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Kensington.
For someone considering a move to Kensington, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.