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Kensington, CT

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A charming small town right outside of New Britain

Convenient Commuter Suburban Community Affordable

Just outside of New Britain lies the suburban community of Kensington. This charming small town boasts great public schools, an array of small businesses, and a close-knit community. Kensington is rather affordable, offering a range of apartments and houses for rent. Although Kensington has a secluded, wooded feel to it, it offers unbeatable proximity to New Britain and is close to Hartford, Middletown, Meriden, and Waterbury. Kensington offers proximity to Interstates 691, 91, and 84, making commuting easier than ever. The Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve sits directly west of town, along with several golf courses and reservoirs. For entertainment, locals enjoy nearby attractions like the New Britain Museum of American Art, Willow Brook Park, and Westfield Meriden.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Britain Youth Museum
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Dinosaur State Park
  • Stanley-Whitman House
  • Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center

Airports

  • Bradley International
  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.