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Kensington, Connecticut houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kensington, CT (Capitol Planning Region County) — Census median home value $304,400, county listing prices up about 5.7% over the past year. Market data for Kensington houses and the broader area.
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Kensington, CT is in Capitol Planning Region County, Connecticut — this guide covers houses in Kensington and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 9,936, with a median household income of $105,000. Census data puts the median value of houses in Kensington at $304,400.
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Market overview
Kensington housing market
Kensington is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kensington and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$304,400
Population (Census ACS)
9,936
Median household income
$105,000
County price trend (2025)
5.74% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Kensington market snapshot
Population
9,936
County
Capitol Planning Region County
Median Household Income
$105,000
Median Home Value (city)
$304,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,418/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kensington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $304,400.
County Price Trend
Capitol Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.74% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kensington has an estimated population of 9,936 and a median household income of $105,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kensington's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Kensington
County guide: Capitol Planning Region — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kensington.
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Nearby communities include New Britain, Newington, Plantsville, Wethersfield, Bristol, West Hartford, Glastonbury Center, Hartford, East Hartford, Blue Hills, Terramuggus, Weatogue, Canton Valley, Collinsville, Manchester, West Simsbury.
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Nearby city · ~7.0 mi
Wethersfield market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
Bristol market data
Nearby city · ~9.7 mi
West Hartford market data
Nearby city · ~9.8 mi
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East Hartford market data
Nearby city · ~12.5 mi
Blue Hills market data
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Terramuggus market data
Nearby city · ~15.3 mi
Weatogue market data
Nearby city · ~15.6 mi
Canton Valley market data
Nearby city · ~15.7 mi
Collinsville market data
Nearby city · ~15.8 mi
Manchester market data
Nearby city · ~16.7 mi
West Simsbury market data
Nearby city · ~17.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Meriden (~6.3 mi), Middletown (~7.9 mi), Portland (~8.4 mi), Cheshire Village (~10.7 mi), Durham (~11.7 mi), Wallingford Center (~12.4 mi), Terryville (~12.9 mi), Lake Pocotopaug (~13.9 mi), Higganum (~14.3 mi), Waterbury (~14.6 mi), East Hampton (~15.1 mi), Quinnipiac University (~15.6 mi), Northford (~15.9 mi), Thomaston (~16.6 mi), Oakville (~16.8 mi), Naugatuck (~17.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Kensington data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
9,936
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$304,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$105,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,418
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.74%
Census place type
CDP
County
Hartford County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.00 sq mi
Census GEOID
0940150
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Kensington FAQ
What are houses worth in Kensington, CT?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kensington at $304,400.
How much do houses cost in Kensington, CT?
For owner-occupied houses in Kensington, Census ACS data shows a median value of $304,400. Active listing prices in Capitol Planning Region County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kensington, CT?
Kensington houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Capitol Planning Region County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Kensington, CT?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kensington's population at approximately 9,936.
What's the median rent in Kensington, CT?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kensington at approximately $1,418 per month.
What is the median household income in Kensington, CT?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kensington at approximately $105,000.
Is the Kensington housing market growing?
Capitol Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.74% annual change in 2025.
Is Kensington, CT affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kensington's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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