North Kensington City Property Records in Maryland

North Kensington is an unincorporated census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, just north of the town of Kensington and near Wheaton. Its property records mostly describe mid-century single-family homes, some townhouses and small commercial lots along Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue.

Land transfers are officially recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County in Rockville. Searchable recorded documents are offered through Maryland Land Records and the Maryland State Archives. The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is the source for assessment values, deed references and ownership information. Property tax bills come from the Montgomery County Department of Finance, while the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services is the place to look for building permits, additions and inspection history for a given address.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$126,782
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$571,000
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$4,619
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.81%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,766 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
79%
Population
Population:
8,980

North Kensington Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of North Kensington

The race and ethnicity data shows the composition of North Kensington's population by group, with counts and percentages for each. The three largest groups are White residents, who make up 52% of the population (4,649 people), Hispanic residents, who make up 27% (2,390 people), and Black residents, who make up 11% (963 people). The data also includes Asian residents (5%, 471 people), residents of two or more races (5%, 409 people), residents of other races (1%, 98 people), and no recorded American Indian or Pacific Islander residents.

White
52%
4,649
Hispanic
27%
2,390
Black
11%
963
Asian
5%
471
Two + Races
5%
409
Other Race
1%
98
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

North Kensington, Ratings Compared Across Maryland A+

North Kensington's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city, from health and families to schools and amenities. The three highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Good for Families (A+), and Public Schools (A). Other notable ratings include Good for Young Professionals (A-), Access to Restaurants (B+), Housing (B-), and Cost of Living (B-). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in the city.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
A+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A-
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is North Kensington

North Kensington's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (31%), Masters Degree (19%), and High School (18%). The data also includes other available education levels, such as Some College (7%), Below High School (6%), Associate Degree (6%), and Doctorate (4%).

Bachelor Degree
31%
Masters Degree
19%
High School
18%
Some College
7%
Associate Degree
6%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
4%

When Were Homes Built

North Kensington's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (55%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (27%) and 1980 - 1999 (10%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
55%
1960 - 1979
27%
1980 - 1999
10%
2000 - Present
6%
Before 1939
2%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

North Kensington's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (40%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (22%) and 2 Bedrooms (20%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
40%
4 Bedrooms
22%
2 Bedrooms
20%
5 or More Bedrooms
11%
1 Bedroom
4%
No Bedrooms
3%

What Is the Average Age

North Kensington's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), 35 - 44 (17%), and 45 - 54 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
19%
35 - 44
17%
45 - 54
14%
55 - 64
14%
Under 10
13%
25 - 34
10%
10 - 17
8%
18 - 24
5%

Property Market Trends at North Kensington

North Kensington's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $571,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,766 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in North Kensington's dynamic real estate landscape.

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