Kensington
Market Report • Data Range: 2010-01 to 2025-11
Median Sale Price
$568K
-24.5% YoY
What this means:
Half of homes sell for more than this price, half sell for less. This is the "middle" price point in the neighborhood.
Median Rent
$3,000
+11.5% YoY
What this means:
The typical monthly rent in this area. Half of apartments rent for more, half for less. Budget accordingly!
Days on Market
53.5
+13.8% YoY
What this means:
Average time a home sits before selling. Lower = hot market (buyers compete). Higher = more negotiating power for buyers.
For Sale Inventory
76
N/A YoY
What this means:
Number of homes currently for sale. More inventory = more choices for buyers. Low inventory = sellers have advantage.
Median Condo Price
$537K
Condos explained:
You own the unit outright. Easier financing, fewer restrictions, but often higher HOA fees. Great for investors or those who want flexibility.
Median Co-op Price
$515K
Co-ops explained:
You buy shares in a corporation that owns the building. Often cheaper than condos, but stricter board approval, subletting rules, and down payment requirements (often 20-50%).
Rental Inventory
74
What this means:
Number of apartments available for rent right now. More options = more bargaining power for renters. Low inventory? Act fast and come prepared!
Price Cut Share
11.8%
What this means:
Percentage of listings that reduced their asking price. High % = sellers overpricing, room to negotiate. Low % = homes priced right, less wiggle room.
Sales Volume (mo)
7
What this means:
Number of homes sold last month. Shows how active the market is. High volume = competitive market. Low volume = fewer comparable sales for pricing.
Rent-to-Own Ratio
16x
Annual rent
Should you buy or rent?
This shows how many years of rent equals the purchase price. Under 15x = buying may be better. Over 20x = renting may make more sense. 15-20x = toss-up, depends on your situation.
Market Trends & Analytics
Median Sale Price
-24.5% YoYMedian Rent
+11.5% YoYFor-Sale Inventory
Days on Market
Sales Volume
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Median Sales Price
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Data Range
2023-12 to 2025-11
24 months of history
Sub-Type
All Properties
Median price of recently sold properties
Market Insights
Price Trend
Sale prices in Kensington have decreased 24.5% over the past year, underperforming the NYC average.
Rental Market
Rental prices rose 11.5% YoY. At $3000/mo, Kensington offers moderate rentals for Brooklyn.
Investment Outlook
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16x annual rent, Kensington favors buyers/investors based on current metrics.
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