Housing in Kensington, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$125,289
Kensington vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Kensington is highlighted.
Median Home Value
5th%ilemost expensive$58,200show rank
Median Rent
8th%ilemost expensive rent$604show rank
Rent Burden
9th%ilehighest rent burden12.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$58,200
Median Rent
$604
Total Housing Units
302
Vacancy Rate
18.2%
Owner Occupied
90.3%
Renter Occupied
9.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,218
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$573
Housing Types
Single Family88.4%
Multi-Family8.0%
Mobile Home3.6%
The median home value in Kensington, KS is $58,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Kensington is $125,289. The median rent is $604 per month (Census ACS). About 90.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 302 total housing units.