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Kensington, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kensington.

Population: 24,758 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kensington, CA is $1.69M — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.85M after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,471/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.69M

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.69M
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+4.5%
10-year appreciation
+43.0%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2022)
$1.79M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.85M
Median list price
$1.45M
Median price per sqft
$881
1-year sale-price change
+14.8%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
81
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
130.0%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,471/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,805/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Berkeley Unified, West Contra Costa Unified
Schools include
Thousand Oaks Elementary, Cragmont Elementary, Kensington Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
337
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
75,109
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,189

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island, John Muir National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
64
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11,985 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1941
Housing built before 1970
88.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
92.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
670,154
Average weekly wage
$1,931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,778

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KensingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.69M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.85M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,471/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kensington, CA?
$1.69M.
What is the median sale price in Kensington, CA?
$1.85M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kensington, CA?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Kensington, CA?
Typical rent: $3,471/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kensington, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Kensington, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 20 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kensington, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kensington, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kensington, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: United Heckathorn Co., 5 mi.
How many schools serve Kensington, CA?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kensington, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kensington, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kensington, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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