Kensington

Possessing the charm and appeal of a close-knit New England town.

Welcome to Kensington

Possessing the charm and appeal of a close-knit New England town, affluent Kensington is home to quiet, tree-filled neighborhoods, unique shops and tranquil parks. Nestled high up in the Berkeley Hills, Kensington real estate is marked by upscale homes with panoramic views of the sparkling San Francisco Bay and majestic Golden Gate Bridge. It’s no wonder that this tiny unincorporated community is one of the Bay Area’s most desirable places to live.

Although small in size, Kensington is large in stature. The 10-plus-acre Blake Garden serves as a landscape laboratory for UC Berkeley and is grounds for the Blake House, the former residence of the president of the University of California. Nearby Tilden Park attracts generations of East Bay families who enjoy nature hikes, picnics, swimming, botanic gardens, and kid-friendly activities such as an oldfashioned carousel, steam train and pony rides.

Kensington’s two picturesque shopping districts are lined with one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants and gourmet food shops where friendly shopkeepers greet customers by name.

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Schools in Kensington, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Kensington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Category

Grades

School rating

Thousand Oaks Elementary

840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94707

PUBLIC

K - 5th

3/5

Oxford Elementary at West Campus

1222 Univ Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94702

PUBLIC

K - 5th

4/5

Demographics and Employment Data for Kensington, CA

Population Households Employment

Kensington has 4,932 households, with an average household size of 2.49. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kensington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,313 people call Kensington home. The population density is 6,987.79 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,313

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52.5

Median Age

47.64 / 52.36%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,932

Total Households

2.49

Average Household Size

$93,499

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Featured Listing

$2,650,000

32 Kerr Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,413 Sq.Ft.

$1,989,000

55 Arlington Court, Kensington, CA 94707

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,603 Sq.Ft.

$1,980,000

220 Yale Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,000 Sq.Ft.

$1,748,888

1640 Oak View Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

5 Beds 4 Baths 1,982 Sq.Ft.

$1,699,000

415 Berkeley Park Blvd, Kensington, CA 94706

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,770 Sq.Ft.

$1,699,000

415 Berkeley Park Blvd, Kensington, CA 94706

5 Beds 2 Baths 2,736 Sq.Ft.

$1,650,000

245 Los Altos Dr, Kensington, CA 94708

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,706 Sq.Ft.

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