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Kenmore, NY

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

15,097
Residents
$75,768
Median income
$192,600
Median home
$1,343
Median rent (state)

Kenmore - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Kenmore lands in the 57th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

57th
percentile, household income
41st
percentile, home value
49th
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: Kenmore, NY

Kenmore is a small town in New York, home to 15,097 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $75,768 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.8%. Typical homes in Kenmore are valued around $192,600, and the median resident age is 38.5 years. 45.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 69.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Kenmore (No Permits), per Census BPS data.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,343 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 97.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

15,097 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$75,768 /yr

Poverty 8.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Kenmore compare to other US cities?

Kenmore measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 57% higher than other cities
Home value 41% pricier than other cities
Median rent 49% 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 Kenmore against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of New York's city distribution

Among the 1,246 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Kenmore ranks #358 - the 71st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Kenmore only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#689 of 1,205
43rd percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#819 of 1,256
31st percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#692 of 1,202
42nd percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#358 of 1,246
71st percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#387 of 1,254
69th percentile in New York

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 New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

57thIncome percentile

57th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Kenmore's home value compares nationally

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

$192,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $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. Kenmore $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 - Kenmore, NY Kenmore, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Kenmore, NY-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 Kenmore, NY median $75,768/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%
Kenmore, NY'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 Kenmore, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 45.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.3%

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

Population
15,097
Median Income
$75,768
Median Home Value
$192,600
Median Age
38.5
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor force participation
69.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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14,600 residents14,800 residents15,000 residents15,200 residents15,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,176 residents 14,808 residents ▼ -2.4%
Kenmore's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.6%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
2.0%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
11.8%
Other
0.6%

Based on 8,506 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York 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 New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Kenmore sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,343/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Riverhead
15,073 people
Depew
15,065 people
Johnson City
15,130 people
Tonawanda
15,044 people
Mastic
15,031 people
Gloversville
15,010 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Kenmore's 15,097 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Vandalia, OH
15,100 people
Highland Springs, VA
15,091 people
Rossville, MD
15,088 people
Berkley, MI
15,084 people
Beech Grove, IN
15,082 people
Laurinburg, NC
15,079 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Kenmore's $75,768 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Bell Hill, WA
$75,765 median income
Whittingham, NJ
$75,764 median income
Troy, MO
$75,777 median income
Shelton, NE
$75,781 median income
Troxelville, PA
$75,781 median income
La Paz, IN
$75,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Kenmore, NY 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 Kenmore, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.6% 8.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.3% White 82.6% Black or African American 5.6% Asian 1.0% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.6% Two or more races 8.8% 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 Kenmore compares to nearby New York cities

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

City Population Median Household Income
Kenmore (this city) 15,097 $75,768
Riverhead 15,073 $83,521
Depew 15,065 $75,226
Johnson City 15,130 $51,667
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Kenmore, NY?

What is the population of Kenmore, NY? +

The population of Kenmore, NY stands at 15,097 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Kenmore, NY? +

Kenmore households earn a median of $75,768 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Kenmore? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Kenmore; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Kenmore, NY? +

The median home value in Kenmore is $192,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, 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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