salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,640 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 10 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kensington?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kensington
| Size | Kensington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,342 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,465 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,793 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kensington overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kensington, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kensington
Life in Kensington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kensington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $802 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $330,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kensington, CT?
Renting in Kensington costs a median of about $1,491 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Kensington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,640 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kensington cheap or expensive?
Kensington is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $118,039. It ranks 10th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kensington?
The median homeowner in Kensington pays $6,385 a year in property taxes, about 1.93% of the median home value.
Is Kensington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kensington?
The median home value in Kensington is $330,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
9,962 people live in Kensington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.