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Kensington, Connecticut Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 8,541
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Kensington
Income
| U.S. | Connecticut | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $23,755 | $30,409 | $32,357 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $29,458 | $37,584 | $40,271 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $18,957 | $24,046 | $26,871 |
Males earn $13,400 (49.9%) more than Females in Kensington.
Commuting in Kensington
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 4,115 |
| Carpooled | 299 |
| Public Transit | 24 |
| Bicycle | 6 |
| Walking | 22 |
| Other Means | 17 |
| Total, Commuted | 4,483 |
| Worked from home | 40 |
| Total | 4,523 |
Time Spent Commuting in Kensington
Time spent commuting in Kensington
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 195 |
| 5-9 | 736 |
| 10-14 | 878 |
| 15-19 | 836 |
| 20-24 | 673 |
| 25-29 | 346 |
| 30-34 | 473 |
| 35-39 | 92 |
| 40-44 | 103 |
| 45-59 | 108 |
| 60-89 | 28 |
| Over 90 | 15 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 523 | 19.4% | 700 | 25.9% |
| Associate Degree | 256 | 9.5% | 307 | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 507 | 18.8% | 572 | 21.2% |
| Master's Degree | 158 | 5.8% | 203 | 7.5% |
| Professional Degree | 39 | 1.4% | 30 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 27 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total (at least some college) | 1,510 | 55.9% | 1,812 | 56.1% |
| Total over 25 | 2,701 | 100% | 3,231 | 100% |
Housing in Kensington
Cost of Single-Family Houses
| Median price asked in year 2000 | $132,500 |
|---|
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | Connecticut | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2000 | $111,800 | $160,600 | $155,700 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | Connecticut | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,088 | $1,426 | $1,339 |
| Without a mortgage | $295 | $473 | $453 |
Tenancy in Kensington
| Owner-occupied homes | 2,812 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 495 |
| Homes for sale | 17 |
| Homes for rent | 17 |
| Total | 3,377 |
Ownership of Single-family Houses
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Single-family Houses in Kensington (2000)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Single-family Houses | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 893 | 36.3% |
| First Mortgage Only | 1,238 | 50.3% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 330 | 13.4% |
| Total | 2,461 | 100% |
Age of Kensington Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 40 | 42 |
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