Kensington

It is located outside the Capital Beltway around the Rock Creek basin, offering respite from District’s swampy summers.

Welcome to Kensington

It is a quaint town in southern Montgomery County, celebrated for its Victorian charm, lively downtown, and active arts scene.

Residents frequent the Antique Row district, enjoy concerts at Howard Avenue Park, and explore weekend farmers' markets. The town's calendar features the annual Labor Day Parade and Kensington Day festival, fostering a strong sense of community. Historic homes, tree-shaded streets, and neighborhood parks create a welcoming atmosphere, while excellent schools and convenient MARC rail access appeal to families and professionals.

Kensington's mix of tradition, creativity, and walkability offers small-town living just minutes from Bethesda and Washington, D.C.

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

3004 Blueford Road Kensington MD

MLS® MDMC2259676

$1,349,000

3004 BLUEFORD ROAD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,750 Sq.Ft.

3925 Decatur Avenue Kensington MD

MLS® MDMC2256506

$1,095,000

3925 DECATUR AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 6 Baths 3,780 Sq.Ft.

Kenmanor Condominium exterior with a red entrance awning and lit windows at dusk.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2236996

$144,000

3355 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD W Unit: 106, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

2 Beds 1 Bath 863 Sq.Ft.

10400 Montgomery Avenue

MLS® MDMC2256294

$2,695,000

10400 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,407 Sq.Ft.

Two-story gray house with a covered porch, stone accents, attached garage, and landscaped flower beds.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2206204

$2,150,000

4414 COLCHESTER DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4.5 Baths

White-brick two-story house with a covered porch, attached garage, and landscaped front lawn.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2230092

$1,989,000

4505 CLEARBROOK LANE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,527 Sq.Ft.

Victorian-style house with a covered porch and balcony, surrounded by flowering azaleas and brick paths.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2228200

$1,789,000

3911 PROSPECT STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3 Baths 4,098 Sq.Ft.

10777 Symphony Park Drive

MLS® MDMC2257250

$1,725,000

10777 SYMPHONY PARK DRIVE, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,400 Sq.Ft.

4915 Bangor Drive

MLS® MDMC2260312

$1,679,000

4915 BANGOR DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,925 Sq.Ft.

10212 Oldfield Drive

MLS® MDMC2262372

$1,649,000

10212 OLDFIELD DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

6 Beds 5 Baths 3,575 Sq.Ft.

White two-story house with an attached garage, wide driveway, and fenced yard.

MLS® MDMC2248528

$1,649,000

3514 DECATUR AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

6 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,476 Sq.Ft.

3908 Baltimore Street

MLS® MDMC2261360

$1,550,000

3908 BALTIMORE STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

6 Beds 3 Baths 4,028 Sq.Ft.

Gray two-story home with twin gables, black roof accents, and a white double garage.

MLS® MDMC2257690

$1,495,000

3714 FARRAGUT AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,379 Sq.Ft.

Bright kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, four bar stools, and stainless steel appliances.

MLS® MDMC2166806

$1,450,000

10203 DRUMM AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4 Baths 5,200 Sq.Ft.

Gray-shingled house with a covered porch, curved stone walkway, and landscaped lawn.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2257986

$1,325,000

10211 OLDFIELD DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,100 Sq.Ft.

4403 Brookfield Drive

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2259172

$1,299,900

4403 BROOKFIELD DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,270 Sq.Ft.

10137 Crestwood Road

MLS® MDMC2261964

$1,299,000

10137 CRESTWOOD ROAD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,658 Sq.Ft.

11110 Valley View Avenue

MLS® MDMC2260406

$1,189,999

11110 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,500 Sq.Ft.

4403 Dresden Street

MLS® MDMC2261162

$1,179,000

4403 DRESDEN STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,005 Sq.Ft.

Two-story brick-and-siding home with red shutters, a two-car garage, and a wide driveway.

MLS® MDMC2246980

$1,150,000

3107 DECATUR AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,384 Sq.Ft.

Aerial view of a brick-and-white home with a gray roof, curved walkways, and a tree-lined lawn.

MLS® MDMC2256914

$1,145,000

9700 CULVER STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

6 Beds 4 Baths 2,322 Sq.Ft.

11415 Orleans Way

MLS® MDMC2260182

$1,099,000

11415 ORLEANS WAY, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,134 Sq.Ft.

Two-story townhouse with a front lawn and driveway beneath mature leafy trees.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2258872

$1,099,000

9508 CULVER STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,520 Sq.Ft.

4216 Franklin Street

MLS® MDMC2260876

$1,099,000

4216 FRANKLIN STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,928 Sq.Ft.

Two-story gray house with white porches, front steps, and a landscaped yard.

MLS® MDMC2252380

$1,095,000

3110 FAYETTE ROAD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,600 Sq.Ft.

Single-story brick home with glowing windows, a broad lawn, and front steps at dusk.

MLS® MDMC2250902

$1,050,000

9608 HILLRIDGE DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,841 Sq.Ft.

Large white house with a conical turret, wraparound porch, and landscaped lawn.

MLS® MDMC2238752

$1,045,000

10206 MONTGOMERY AVENUE Unit: 15, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,350 Sq.Ft.

Large white house with a conical turret, covered porch, and curved driveway.

MLS® MDMC2238748

$1,025,000

10212 MONTGOMERY AVENUE Unit: 10, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,314 Sq.Ft.

10729 Casper Street

MLS® MDMC2258310

$999,000

10729 CASPER STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,835 Sq.Ft.

Two-story white house with dark shutters, a covered porch, and stone steps across a sloping lawn.

MLS® MDMC2257234

$950,000

10804 HOBSON STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,312 Sq.Ft.

4113 Knowles Avenue

MLS® MDMC2261092

$939,900

4113 KNOWLES AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,608 Sq.Ft.

5001 Cushing Drive

MLS® MDMC2260994

$939,000

5001 CUSHING DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,706 Sq.Ft.

Two-story brick townhouse with a covered entrance and paved patio furnished with metal chairs.

MLS® MDMC2256670

$900,000

5251 STRATHMORE AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 4 Baths 3,391 Sq.Ft.

4413 Colchester Drive

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2256984

$899,900

4413 COLCHESTER DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,304 Sq.Ft.

Two-story gray house with a stone lower level and red front door, framed by trees at dusk.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2253000

$889,900

4014 LAWRENCE AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,450 Sq.Ft.

Two-story house with gray siding, warmly lit windows, front steps, and mature landscaping.

MLS® MDMC2245072

$885,000

3313 GEIGER AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,086 Sq.Ft.

White house with blue shutters, a steep gray roof, and a stone walkway across the front lawn.

Active Under Contract

MLS® MDMC2253860

$850,000

4214 MATTHEWS LANE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,764 Sq.Ft.

5316 Bangor Drive

MLS® MDMC2260916

$799,900

5316 BANGOR DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,715 Sq.Ft.

Modern white two-story house with a blue front door, covered porch, and wide concrete driveway.

MLS® MDMC2170690

$799,900

2932 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD W, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,772 Sq.Ft.

Two-story brick house behind a white picket fence, with warmly lit windows at sunset.

MLS® MDMC2253960

$799,000

10717 BENTLEY LANE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,588 Sq.Ft.

3202 Blueford Road

MLS® MDMC2259552

$799,000

3202 BLUEFORD ROAD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,672 Sq.Ft.

2706 Calgary Avenue

MLS® MDMC2251974

$780,000

2706 CALGARY AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,454 Sq.Ft.

Beige two-story house with a white-railed porch and a wide driveway leading to an orange gate.

MLS® MDMC2253394

$750,000

3511 DECATUR AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,460 Sq.Ft.

White one-story house with a raised entrance, black railings, and a tree-shaded front yard.

MLS® MDMC2248838

$749,900

4100 SPRUELL DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,969 Sq.Ft.

Split-level house with white siding, red brick, front lawn, and a basketball hoop by the driveway.

MLS® MDMC2258104

$745,000

5304 BANGOR DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,465 Sq.Ft.

Aerial view of a white two-story house with roof dormers, an attached garage, and a fenced yard.

MLS® MDMC2241450

$715,000

10812 NEWPORT MILL ROAD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,999 Sq.Ft.

White split-level home with black shutters, red front door, and a broad tree-shaded lawn.

MLS® MDMC2256924

$700,000

3908 SPRUELL COURT, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,620 Sq.Ft.

11404 Soward Drive

MLS® MDMC2249322

$699,999

11404 SOWARD DRIVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

5 Beds 3 Baths 1,660 Sq.Ft.

Light-colored house with a gray roof, framed by flowering shrubs and mature trees.

MLS® MDMC2228742

$699,000

3105 FAYETTE ROAD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,080 Sq.Ft.

Overview for Kensington, MD

19,042 people live in Kensington, where the median age is 41.9 and the average individual income is $80,692. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,042

Total Population

41.9 years

Median Age

High

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

$80,692

Average individual Income

Around Kensington, MD

There's plenty to do around Kensington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

91

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

59

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Richards Farm, Krishon Chocolates, and Stonyman Gourmet Farmer.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Richards Farm page on Yelp Search 10417 Howard Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.18 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Krishon Chocolates page on Yelp Search 10417 Howard Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.26 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Stonyman Gourmet Farmer page on Yelp Search 10417 Howard Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.31 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Bakery La Printemps page on Yelp Search 10417 Howard Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.34 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Adobo Spicy Mexican Grill page on Yelp Search 3700 University Blvd W on Google Maps	Dining	0.51 miles	3 reviews	3.7/5 stars
Visit the Freestate Pottery page on Yelp Search 4228 Howard Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.44 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Lose Weight With Scott page on Yelp Search 10335 Kensington Pkwy on Google Maps	Active	0.32 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Kenmont Swim & Tennis Club page on Yelp Search 2900 Faulkner Pl on Google Maps	Active	1.21 miles	4 reviews	4/5 stars
Visit the Skin Overdose page on Yelp Search 10400 Connecticut Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.04 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Kensington, MD

Population Households Employment

Kensington has 6,944 households, with an average household size of 2.7. 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. 19,042 people call Kensington home. The population density is 4,674 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,042

Total Population

High

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

41.9 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

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

6,944

Total Households

2.7

Average Household Size

$80,692

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

Schools in Kensington, MD

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

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.

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Name

Category

Grades

School rating

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Artist painting at a table beneath colorful abstract artworks in a rustic studio.

Silhouette of a person raising both arms beside the water at sunset.

Crowd gathered outdoors at a community event beneath leafless trees, with people holding signs.

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