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Living in Kensington

Kensington is a city in the United States. The population of Kensington totalled 9,962 at the end of 2020. Kensington's unemployment stood at 2.25% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 947 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 90% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Kensington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Kensington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Kensington yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,165 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 947 people of 9,962 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Kensington is 2.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Kensington 2.3%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,220 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.25 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kensington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Kensington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Kensington's nearest airport was BDL, 34 km away and offered 26 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count26 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km34 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBDL3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kensington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kensington.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Kensington's monthly mean temperatures were −2.4°C in January and 23.3°C in July.

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Kensington average monthly precipitation, mm03570105140998510710492111111112124128103114JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Kensington annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Kensington is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Kensington 6.0252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.01 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 17.3 · Feb 17.16 · Mar 22.68 · Apr 31.76 · May 30.49 · Jun 34.32 · Jul 37.82 · Aug 38.03 · Sep 35.1 · Oct 30.15 · Nov 24.29 · Dec 19.78 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -23.61 · Feb -24.26 · Mar -18.49 · Apr -5.86 · May 0.82 · Jun 4.62 · Jul 10.35 · Aug 10.82 · Sep 4.95 · Oct -5.17 · Nov -12.48 · Dec -15.69 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -2.43 · Feb -1.59 · Mar 2.25 · Apr 8.23 · May 14.1 · Jun 19.37 · Jul 23.28 · Aug 22.87 · Sep 19.15 · Oct 12.56 · Nov 6.38 · Dec 1.1 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 98.81 · Feb 85.09 · Mar 107.4 · Apr 103.9 · May 92.46 · Jun 111 · Jul 110.7 · Aug 112.3 · Sep 124.5 · Oct 127.8 · Nov 103.4 · Dec 114.3 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M322.1 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.01 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Cape Canaveral9,962 residentsMidland9,962 residentsCharter Oak9,963 residentsBeverly Hills9,961 residentsNorth Bend9,966 residentsCollinsville9,956 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Kensington was 15.5 km² at the end of 2025. Kensington's population density measured 641.6 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Kensington residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.5%Foreign residents 9.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area15.53 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share9.51 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents947 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density641.6 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population9,962 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20208Official

Is Kensington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee69%strong on work, weak on safety · range 59–79%
Student33%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement32%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 18–46%
Foreign residents947 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population9,962 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,165 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,220 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.25 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.01 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kensington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Kensington?

The unemployment rate is 2.25 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Kensington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.01 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Kensington?

The published population is 9,962 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Kensington?

947 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Kensington a good place to live?

Kensington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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