Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Kensington, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,773
Population
2,659
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Small-town charm in the DC suburbs
Suburb
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Public Transportation
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MTA
Tucked ten miles north of Washington, D.C., Kensington is a small Maryland town with genuine Victorian roots and a town center that belongs to its residents. Locally owned shops and restaurants line the streets, Rock Creek's wooded banks offer an escape from metro life, and the nearby Strathmore performing arts center draws impressive musicians and performers. Westfield Wheaton anchors shopping, while MARC rail service provides easy city access without a car.
The rental landscape features smaller apartment communities, garden-style buildings, and townhomes rather than high-rises, creating a grounded, residential feel. From cozy studios to spacious multi-bedroom units, there's a solid range of options. Originally platted in the 1890s by developer Brainard Warner, who modeled it after a London district, Kensington's distinctive Victorian architecture earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places—a heritage still visible today.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$146,057
Average: $183,431
Education
1,560
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,452
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kensington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kensington, MD is $1,522 for a studio, $1,773 for one bedroom, $1,974 for two bedrooms, and $2,445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,773/month
624 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kensington, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
Garrett Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
686 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
686 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
600 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
778 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
67 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,012 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,012 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
67 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wheaton Regional Park
- Brookside Gardens
- Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
- Brookside Nature Center
- McCrillis Gardens
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.