Why Live in Kensington
Kensington, a neighborhood in Tulsa, features primarily ranch-style and traditional brick homes built in the 1980s, with a mix of rental properties and apartments. The area is known for its sidewalk-lined streets and a range of home prices between $180,000 and $300,000. Residents enjoy access to Helmerich Park, which includes the 9.6-mile River Park Trail, a playground, and a splash pad. The nearby Gathering Place, a free park with international elements, offers additional recreational opportunities. For shopping and dining, Tulsa Hills Shopping Center and Riverside Parkway provide various options, including Nordaggios Coffee and Redrock Canyon Grill. Entertainment is available a few miles away at River Spirit Casino Resort. Main roads like Riverside Parkway and 71st Street connect Kensington to Interstate 44 and US Route 75, facilitating trips downtown and beyond, with Tulsa International Airport 16 miles away. Saint Francis Hospital is conveniently located 4 miles from the neighborhood. Kensington falls within the highly rated Jenks Public Schools district, with Jenks Northwest Elementary, Jenks West Intermediate, Jenks Middle School, and Jenks High School all receiving high marks. The area also hosts Oral Roberts University, a private Christian institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Kensington is a good place to live. Kensington is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Kensington is a suburban neighborhood. Kensington has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $58,192 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33% of residents. A majority of residents in Kensington are renters, with 81.5% of residents renting and 18.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Kensington can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Kensington neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Kensington?
The median home price in Kensington is $262,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $55K a year to afford the median home price in Kensington. The average household income in Kensington is $58K.
What are the best public schools in Kensington?
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Home Trends in Kensington, OK
On average, homes in Kensington, Tulsa sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Kensington, Tulsa over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$245,050
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$262,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%