Common questions
What is the median home value in West Kensington, PA?
The median home value in West Kensington is $319,316 (Census ACS 2020–2024) — 0.7× the US median of $458,812.
How many people live in West Kensington?
West Kensington has 9,997 residents across 5 census tracts (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What are the demographics of West Kensington?
The median age is 34.7; the population is 53.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 13.7% Black, 3.5% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial and 0.3% Other; the average household has 2.5 people; 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher; the poverty rate is 22.6% (Census ACS 2020–2024).
Which public schools in West Kensington post the highest test proficiency?
Moffet John Sch (43%), Welsh John Sch (14%) and Hunter William H Sch (13%) lead the elementary schools; Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS is the high school with reported scores (22%). Average of ELA and math proficiency (state DOE / NCES).
What is the median rent in West Kensington?
Median gross rent is $1,266/month, 20% below the US median (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What is the median household income in West Kensington, PA?
The median household income in West Kensington is $66,282 a year, 23% below the US median (Census ACS 2020–2024).
How much does it cost to live in West Kensington?
In West Kensington, median rent is $1,266/month and the median home value is $319,316 (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What is the weather like in West Kensington?
Summer highs average 86°F; winter lows average 29°F; there are 89 comfortable days a year; annual rainfall is 49 inches (NOAA GridMET).
What is the natural disaster risk in West Kensington, PA?
The highest-rated natural hazards in West Kensington are heat wave (97), earthquake (75) and cold wave (70), scored 0–100 against all US communities (FEMA National Risk Index). Peak ground shaking is 0.26g (USGS; 2% chance in 50 years).
How walkable is West Kensington, PA?
In West Kensington, 5.5% of workers walk to work (Census ACS).