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Kensington, OH

Kensington, OH.

Population: 1,451 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kensington, OH is $230,212 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,500 after a median 39 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,212

Typical home value

+7.9%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$230,212
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+99.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$230,212
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$264,500
Median list price
$309,900
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
-21.0%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$734/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$827/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,049/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,327/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
TRW, Inc. (Minerva Plant) (7.7 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
12
Days with Good air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
31

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,400
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,960

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Bulick Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
UNION HOSPITAL, SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM, AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,419
Households with broadband internet
40.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,738
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
58

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

How it compares

KensingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$230,212$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$264,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market39 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,419$1,962$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, OH?
$230,212.
What is the median sale price in Kensington, OH?
$264,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kensington, OH?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Kensington, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,049/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kensington, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Kensington, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kensington, OH. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kensington, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kensington, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kensington, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Kensington, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kensington, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 12. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kensington, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Kensington

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