Kensington, MD 20895 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kensington, MD—20895

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$824,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$170,000

17.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

46.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.5%

Median Rent

$3,300

10.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,900

11.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,600

10.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,350

3.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Kensington, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Kensington, MD is $824,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Kensington, MD are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$824,000	-1.8%
Single Family	$856,000	-1.9%
Condos	$243,000	-3.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kensington, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kensington, MD is $3,600, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kensington, MD is 1-bedrooms: $1,750, 2-bedrooms: $2,520, 3-bedrooms: $3,400, 4-bedrooms: $4,430. The most common rental property sizes in Kensington, MD are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 26.2% and 24.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,300	$3,600
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,750
2 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,520
3 Bed Rent	$3,350	$3,400
4 Bed Rent	$4,200	$4,430

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

15.4%

1 Bedroom

24.4%

2 Bedrooms

26.2%

3 Bedrooms

24.4%

4 Bedrooms

5.6%

5+ Bedrooms

3.9%

Property Listings — Kensington, MD

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kensington, MD is 31. This is a increase of 46.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$986,000	13.0%
Listing Count	62	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	11.0%
Days on Market	31	46.0%

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Demographics — Kensington, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kensington, MD has a population of 19,000, which has decreased by -3.0% over the past 5 years. Kensington, MD is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 73.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 32.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,000	-3.0%
% Under 18	26.8%	7.2%
% Seniors	17.9%	10.5%
% WFH	32.1%	316.9%
% w/ College Degree	73.8%	2.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kensington, MD is a predominantly white area, with 67.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kensington, MD is hispanic, making up 15.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.9% of the population in Kensington, MD, and this percentage has decreased by 6.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	67.0%	-4.4%
% Black	5.7%	-9.5%
% Hispanic	15.4%	14.9%
% Asian	5.4%	-10.0%
% Foreign Born	16.9%	-6.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kensington, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 362 mortgage originations in Kensington, MD, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 56.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Kensington, MD. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	362
% Conventional Loans	92.0%
% Government Loans	8.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kensington, MD

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Kensington, MD under the Section 8 program is 18.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Kensington, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	225
Total Units Section 8	225
% Rentals under Section 8	18.3%
% Occupied Section 8	86.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$220	$1,900	$2,120
2 Bedroom	-$210	$2,600	$2,390
3 Bedroom	-$360	$3,350	$2,990
4 Bedroom	-$670	$4,200	$3,530

Kensington, MD—20895

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kensington, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kensington, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kensington, MD

Demographics — Kensington, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kensington, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kensington, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kensington, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kensington, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.5
Median Home Price	$824,000
Median Household Income	$170,000

Kensington, MD—20895

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kensington, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kensington, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kensington, MD

Demographics — Kensington, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kensington, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kensington, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kensington, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kensington, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Garrett Park

Glenbrook

Bethesda, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Chevy Chase, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

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