Kensington 62 Average
Kensington Livability #616 ranked city in Minnesota#15,724 ranked city in the USARanks better than 46% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Kensington

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

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      Kensington transportation information

      Statistic Kensington Minnesota National
      Average one way commute24min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.5%78.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.5%8.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%3.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk10.0%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%5.3%4.6%
      Source: The Kensington, MN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).