Kensington 81 Exceptional
Kensington Livability #75 ranked city in New York#1,195 ranked city in the USARanks better than 95% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Kensington

PROS
  • Amenities Amenities

    Within the vicinity, you'll find a wealth of amenities, from restaurants and coffee shops to grocery stores and local shops, all easily accessible on foot.

  • Commute Commute

    High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.

  • Crime Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Employment Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

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      Kensington transportation information

      Statistic Kensington New York National
      Average one way commute37min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work39.4%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.2%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit28.0%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.3%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.2%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home15.9%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Kensington, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).