What are the schools like in Kenwood, CA?

Kenwood is served primarily by Kenwood. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1.

What is the median household income in Kenwood?

The median household income in Kenwood, CA is $122,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Kenwood, CA?

Kenwood has an average high temperature of 58.8°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches.

Kenwood, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kenwood, CA affordable or expensive?

Kenwood's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kenwood is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $890,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kenwood, CA?

Kenwood has a violent crime rate of 284.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1032.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kenwood, CA a Good Place to Live?

Kenwood is a small town of 609 in California, with a median household income of $122,292 . Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Kenwood stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Kenwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kenwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 110.1

Kenwood's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kenwood costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kenwood, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$890,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$122,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kenwood's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.0 /100k

Property Crime

1032.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kenwood is served primarily by Kenwood. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kenwood, CA	National Avg
School District	Kenwood	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	72.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kenwood sees average highs of 58.8°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Kenwood, CA
Average High — January	58.8°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Kenwood, CA	National Avg
Population	609	—
Median Age	56.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	65.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	27.6%	6.3%
Under 18	7.7%	22.2%
65 and over	35.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Kenwood

Kenwood, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95452

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenwood, CA affordable or expensive?

Kenwood's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kenwood roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $890,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Kenwood, CA?

Kenwood's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1032.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kenwood?

Public schools in Kenwood are operated by Kenwood. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. 72.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kenwood, CA a good place to live?

Kenwood, CA has a population of 609, a median household income of $122,292, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kenwood?

Kenwood averages 58.8°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kenwood?

Kenwood, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95452.

What is the population of Kenwood?

The population of Kenwood, California is 609 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kenwood?

Key numbers for living in Kenwood: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $890,500, median household income $122,292, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.