City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

North Kensington, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Kensington - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,980
Residents
$126,782
Median income
$571,000
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

North Kensington - the verdict

Nationally, North Kensington sits in the 89th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

89th
percentile, household income
88th
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Kensington, MD

North Kensington is a small town in Maryland, home to 8,980 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in North Kensington brings in $126,782 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.2%. Typical homes in North Kensington are valued around $571,000, and the median resident age is 43.2 years. Educational attainment runs 58.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 67.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,246 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Maryland's average monthly utility costs around $255 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 91.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

8,980 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$126,782 /yr

Poverty 1.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does North Kensington compare to other US cities?

Where North Kensington sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 89% higher than other cities
Home value 88% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Kensington against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places North Kensington toward the top of Maryland's cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, North Kensington ranks #73 - the 85th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Kensington only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#130 of 445
71st percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 479
66th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#72 of 450
84th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#340 of 479
28th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#73 of 479
85th percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

89thIncome percentile

89th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How North Kensington's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$571,000 12th percentile more affordable than 12% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Kensington $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Kensington, MD North Kensington, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Kensington, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Kensington, MD median $126,782/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Kensington, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Kensington, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 58.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,980
Median Income
$126,782
Median Home Value
$571,000
Median Age
43.2
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
59.1%
Carpool
8.3%
Public Transit
5.7%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
24.7%
Other
2.2%

Based on 4,855 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Kensington sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Cape St. Claire
9,016 people
Lansdowne
8,879 people
Jessup
9,147 people
Bryans Road
9,174 people
Edgemere
8,778 people
Marlboro
9,200 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Kensington's 8,980 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Saline, MI
8,976 people
Fairless Hills, PA
8,985 people
Purcellville, VA
8,974 people
Hillcrest, NY
8,989 people
Kulpsville, PA
8,990 people
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
8,991 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Kensington's $126,782 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Laurel, NY
$126,776 median income
Evans, GA
$126,767 median income
North Haven, CT
$126,807 median income
Duxbury, MA
$126,750 median income
Auburn, WY
$126,750 median income
Riverton, NJ
$126,818 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Kensington, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Kensington, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 56.0% 11.2% 11.2% 16.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 26.6% White 56.0% Black or African American 11.2% Asian 5.2% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 11.2% Two or more races 16.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Kensington compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Kensington (this city) 8,980 $126,782
Cape St. Claire 9,016 $136,064
Lansdowne 8,879 $72,845
Jessup 9,147 $122,574
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Kensington, MD?

What is the population of North Kensington, MD? +

8,980 people live in North Kensington, MD according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Kensington, MD? +

North Kensington households earn a median of $126,782 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Kensington? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Kensington; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in North Kensington, MD? +

North Kensington's median home value sits at $571,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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