Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to North Kensington, MD
576,700Median home value
Montgomery CountyArea
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About North Kensington
North Kensington is an established suburb in southern Montgomery County, between Kensington and Wheaton. It offers mid-century ramblers and split-levels on leafy streets. Buyers get Montgomery County schools with Metro access nearby.


Home prices in North Kensington
The median home value in North Kensington is 576,700.
Top places in North Kensington
- Kensington — antique shops and dining ~5 min west
- Wheaton — Westfield mall and restaurants ~10 min east
- Rock Creek Park — trails nearby
- Brookside Gardens — botanical gardens ~15 min north
- Strathmore — concerts in North Bethesda ~15 min
Commuting from North Kensington
- Reagan National (DCA) ~30 min; downtown DC ~30 min
- Metro Red Line from Wheaton/Glenmont (~10 min)
North Kensington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Kensington, MD?
The median home value in North Kensington is 576,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from North Kensington, MD?
Reagan National (DCA) ~30 min; downtown DC ~30 min
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.