Kensington is a small town of 534 in Kansas, with a median household income of $52,188
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kensington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 81.6
Kensington's overall cost of living index is 81.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kensington costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kensington, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$55,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$550
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kensington's violent crime rate is 111.6 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
111.6 /100k
Property Crime
390.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kensington is served primarily by Thunder Ridge Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kensington, KS
National Avg
School District
Thunder Ridge Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kensington sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Kensington's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kensington roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $55,100 and median rent is $550/month.
Kensington's violent crime rate is 111.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 390.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kensington are operated by Thunder Ridge Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kensington, KS has a population of 534, a median household income of $52,188, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kensington averages 39.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches
with about 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kensington, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66951.
The population of Kensington, Kansas is 534 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kensington: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $55,100, median household income $52,188, crime index 25 (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.
