How much are property taxes in Kensington, KS?
Homeowners in Kensington, KS pay a median of $1,283 (±$282) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,371.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,176.
In Kensington, the median real estate tax went from $1,254 in 2015–2019 to $1,283 in 2020–2024 (+2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,283 (±$282)
- With a mortgage
- $1,371
- Without a mortgage
- $1,176
Real estate taxes in Kensington against Smith County, its state and the nation
| Kensington | Smith County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,283 (±$282) | $1,722 (±$174) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,371 (±$614) | $2,069 (±$405) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,176 (±$468) | $1,590 (±$182) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | — | $94,100 (±$9,616) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Kensington, the median real estate tax is lower than in Smith County ($1,722).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Smith County, Kensington ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1128 of 1,494.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Kensington have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,254 (±$137) | $1,283 (±$282) | +2.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $854 (±$84) | $1,040 (±$345) | +21.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Kensington
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | — | $1,283 (±$282) | — |
| Cedar Township (Smith County) | 2.1 mi | $1,299 (±$243) | Not measurably different |
| Plum Township | 4.4 mi | $1,375 (±$348) | Not measurably different |
| Agra | 4.6 mi | $1,188 (±$338) | Not measurably different |
| Athol | 6.0 mi | $900 (±$399) | Not measurably different |
| Kirwin Township | 7.0 mi | $800 (±$506) | Not measurably different |
| Lane Township (Smith County) | 7.2 mi | $1,205 (±$344) | Not measurably different |
| Swan Township | 7.4 mi | $2,000 (±$524) | Higher |
| Kirwin | 8.2 mi | $733 (±$515) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swan Township, KS ($2,000).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Smith Center | $1,908 (±$178) |
| 5 | Center Township (Smith County) | $1,896 (±$179) |
| 6 | Oak Township | $1,574 (±$968) |
| 7 | Gaylord | $1,300 (±$65) |
| 8 | Cedar Township (Smith County) | $1,299 (±$243) |
| 9 | Houston Township | $1,293 (±$54) |
| 10 | Kensington | $1,283 (±$282) |
| 11 | Lane Township (Smith County) | $1,205 (±$344) |
| 12 | Athol | $900 (±$399) |
| 13 | Dor Township | $735 (±$43) |
| 14 | Lebanon | $677 (±$82) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Smith County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kensington
How much are property taxes in Kensington?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Kensington, KS is $1,283 (±$282) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Kensington gone up?
In Kensington, the median real estate tax went from $1,254 in 2015–2019 to $1,283 in 2020–2024 (+2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Kensington higher than in Smith County?
In Kensington, the median real estate tax is lower than in Smith County ($1,722).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Kensington city, Kansas (place:36550, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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