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South Kensington Area Facts

  • South Kensington has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Kensington crime rates are 65% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in South Kensington is 59% higher than the Maryland average
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Kensington? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Capitol View Open Space Urban Park
      Kensington Cabin Park
      Frederick Avenue Park
      Clum-Kennedy Park
      Warner Circle Special Park
      McKenney Hills Park
      Flinn Park
      Ernest Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station
      Fad Studio
      National Museum of Health and Medicine
      Red Studio Gallery
      AMC Wheaton Mall 9
      Cinima 1
      Theater
      The Music Center at Strathmore

      Food & Drink

      Babycat Brewing
      Potomac Sweets
      Chipotle
      Continental Pizza and Subs
      Crisp & Juicy
      Manny's Pizza and Subs
      Baskin-Robbins
      Wine & Co.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Kensington? Of all people who commute, 12.4% take public transportation in South Kensington.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Kensington? The cost of living in South Kensington is 189/100 - which is 59% higher than Maryland.
      South Kensington
      189

      89% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Kensington? South Kensington crime rates are 876, which are 65% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      876 per 100k people

      62% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 115  

      62% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Kensington? The median income in South Kensington is $177,946 which is 134% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $177,946222% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $73,522146% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      69% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Kensington a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Kensington home prices? South Kensington home prices are $783,600 - which is 170% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $783,600324% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,692184% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      37% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does South Kensington have good schools? The South Kensington graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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