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Kensington

Berkeley, CA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

5,767
Population
$170,951
Median Income
$1,418,141
Median Home Value
52.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 133
Robbery 69
Burglary 46
Larceny/Theft 70
Vehicle Theft 56

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$1,418,141
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
80.8%
Renter Occupied
19.2%
Vacant
3.5%

Cost of Living

60% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +53%
🛒 Food & Groceries +44%
🚗 Transportation +46%
🏥 Healthcare +29%
💡 Utilities +24%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

3.1%
High School+
33.4%
Bachelor's+
47.9%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
68.8%
Black/African American
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
16.8%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
55° / 41°F
Summer (Jul)
74° / 54°F
🌧️
25.1"
Annual Rain

About Kensington

Kensington is a neighborhood located in Berkeley, CA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 5,767 residents with a median household income of $170,951 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities