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Kensington, New York real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Kensington, NY (Nassau County) — Census median home value $1,413,500, county listing prices up about 6.7% over the past year.
Kensington, NY is in Nassau County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,462, with a median household income of $217,679. Census data puts Kensington's median home value at $1,413,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Nassau County's current median listing price runs $959,250, up about 6.7% over the past year.
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Kensington market snapshot
Population
1,462
Median Household Income
$217,679
Median Home Value (city)
$1,413,500
Median Listing Price (Nassau County)
$959,250
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.7%
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What makes Kensington different
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 $1,413,500. Separately, Nassau County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $959,250. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Nassau County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.97% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kensington has an estimated population of 1,462 and a median household income of $217,679, 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 6.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -3675136% 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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Kensington FAQ
What are home values like in Kensington, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Kensington's median home value at $1,413,500. Nassau County's current median listing price runs $959,250, up about 6.7% over the past year.
What is the population of Kensington, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kensington's population at approximately 1,462.
What's the median rent in Kensington, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kensington at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Kensington, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kensington at approximately $217,679.
Is the Kensington housing market growing?
Nassau County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.97% annual change in 2025.
Is Kensington, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kensington's median home value at about 6.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -3675136% 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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