salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (78.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $133,120 a year. That is $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 189 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Kensington?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Kensington
| Size | North Kensington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,410 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,851 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,777 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,065 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Kensington overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Kensington, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Kensington
Life in North Kensington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Kensington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $673 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $576,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Kensington, MD?
Renting in North Kensington costs a median of about $3,328 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in North Kensington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $133,120 a year, or $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Kensington cheap or expensive?
North Kensington is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $145,641. It ranks 189th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Kensington?
The median homeowner in North Kensington pays $4,738 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is North Kensington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Kensington?
The median home value in North Kensington is $576,700, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
8,954 people live in North Kensington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.