Living in Kensington (New York)
Kensington (New York) is a large place in New York, United States, home to 39,120 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 6%, #210 of 3,933), digital natives (top 7%, #324 of 4,750), city lovers (top 9%, #332 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kensington (New York)
- The landscape belongs to Long Island.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 4 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Kensington (New York) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,729 of 11,898 | #814 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,044 of 9,771 | #566 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 24 | #7,484 of 8,006 | #556 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 32 | #5,579 of 6,237 | #418 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,441 of 9,474 | #421 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,142 of 9,474 | #344 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,078 of 10,762 | #317 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #809 of 4,537 | #119 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #683 of 4,444 | #96 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #536 of 3,053 | #95 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,914 of 7,271 | #260 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,108 of 6,227 | #218 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #210 of 3,933 | #43 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #281 of 2,119 | #18 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,819 of 8,006 | #464 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 14 | #11,730 of 12,111 | #734 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #332 of 4,114 | #62 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,185 of 7,271 | #299 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,663 of 9,474 | #493 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,474 of 18,063 | #1024 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #7,834 of 16,523 | #877 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,681 of 18,063 | #1037 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,430 of 16,523 | #409 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #3,207 of 21,167 | #395 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #11,556 of 12,111 | #749 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,846 of 6,413 | #457 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #3,481 of 12,111 | #396 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #324 of 4,750 | #38 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Flatbush 1 km
- Brooklyn (New York) 2 km
- Borough Park 3 km
- East Flatbush 3 km
- Flatlands 4 km
- Dyker Heights 4 km
- Brownsville (New York) 5 km
- Bensonhurst 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.