Kensington, MD
1 neighborhoods · 19,273 residents · Maryland
A
87/100
97
Safety Score
92
Affordability
$165K
Median Income
$725K
Median Home Value
Is Kensington, MD a Good Place to Live?
Kensington receives an overall livability grade of A (87/100), placing it among the better areas in Maryland. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (92/100) with a median household income of $165,423 and median home values around $725,100.
About 75.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.5%. 82% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$2,054
Median Rent/mo
75.6%
College Educated
2.5%
Unemployment
82%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
19,273
Population
1
Zip Codes
Montgomery
County
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Neighborhoods in Kensington
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20895Montgomery Co. | 87 A | 97 | 92 | $165K | $725K | 19,273 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.