What are the schools like in Kensington, CT?

Kensington is served primarily by Berlin School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Kensington?

The median household income in Kensington, CT is $99,423 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Kensington, CT?

Kensington has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Kensington, CT affordable or expensive?

Kensington's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kensington is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $289,500 and the median rent is $1,390 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kensington, CT?

Kensington has a violent crime rate of 132.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1172.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kensington, CT a Good Place to Live?

Kensington is a small town of 9,580 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $99,423 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Kensington stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kensington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kensington 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: 99.5

Kensington's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kensington costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kensington, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$289,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,390	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,423	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kensington's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

132.7 /100k

Property Crime

1172.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kensington is served primarily by Berlin School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kensington, CT	National Avg
School District	Berlin School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kensington sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kensington, CT
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.6"

Demographics

Metric	Kensington, CT	National Avg
Population	9,580	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Britain, CT 4 mi Newington, CT 5 mi Meriden, CT 6 mi Plantsville, CT 7 mi Wethersfield, CT 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Kensington

Kensington, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06037

Kensington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington, CT affordable or expensive?

Kensington's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kensington roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $289,500 and median rent is $1,390/month.

What is the crime rate in Kensington, CT?

Kensington's violent crime rate is 132.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1172.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kensington?

Public schools in Kensington are operated by Berlin School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 42.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kensington, CT a good place to live?

Kensington, CT has a population of 9,580, a median household income of $99,423, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Kensington?

Kensington averages 37.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 38.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kensington?

Kensington, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06037.

What is the population of Kensington?

The population of Kensington, Connecticut is 9,580 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kensington?

Key numbers for living in Kensington: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $289,500, median household income $99,423, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kensington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.