The Town FilesKensington, Connecticut
Community · population 9,962 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $330,400
- Household income
- $109,447
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 48.7
Kensington is a community of 9,962 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $330,400, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Connecticut towns, more vibrant than 72% of Connecticut towns.
How Kensington ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kensington is worth $330,400, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $109,447, which is more affordable than 80% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,351 a month. 84.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kensington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,400 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,351 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $109,447 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 84.9% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Kensington
| People | Kensington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 93.8% |
Weather in Kensington
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kensington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 24, 1962 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 4, 2026.
Public schools in Kensington
2 public schools with 745 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E. Griswold School | PK-5 | 522 | 13.1 |
| Richard D. Hubbard School | K-5 | 223 | 13.1 |
Towns near Kensington
- Berlin, CT1.5 mi · 20,175 people · home $374,600
- New Britain, CT3.6 mi · 74,135 people · home $223,600
- Newington, CT4.7 mi · 30,536 people · home $310,400
- Plainville, CT5.5 mi · 17,525 people · home $254,000
- Cromwell, CT5.6 mi · 14,225 people · home $325,200
- Southington, CT5.8 mi · 43,501 people · home $373,800
- Rocky Hill, CT5.9 mi · 20,845 people · home $337,300
- Meriden, CT6.3 mi · 60,850 people · home $241,200
Kensington questions
Is Kensington, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kensington scores better for retirees than 19% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 37%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.7).
How much does a house cost in Kensington?
The median owner-occupied home in Kensington is valued at $330,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,447, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,351 a month.
What is the weather like in Kensington?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 47.8 inches of snow.
Does Kensington get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kensington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 24, 1962. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)