Kensington, New Hampshire Relocation Guide
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Population: 1,893 Located in Rockingham County
Kensington, a small rural community of approximately 1800 people, is situated in southeastern Rockingham County, about 8 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. This town was once a parish of Hampton, and was granted in the 1730's by Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts. Kensington remains a community of farms, woodlands & pastures, and wetlands; and the roads have names like Stumpfield, Wild Pasture, Drinkwater, Hemlock, Juniper, and Muddy Pond. The downtown, though small, serves the needs of the community well: a Town Hall, an elementary school, a library, two churches, Fire Department, Police Department, and a cemetery. Two restaurants, a convenience store, and James R. Rosencrantz form the commercial base of Kensington, with Exeter & Hampton Electric the primary industry in the town. Most people who live here commute to some of the larger communities, either Boston to the south, or Portsmouth, to the north. Many residents have found the tranquility found at the end of the day is well worth the trip getting there and back! Kensington offers homes from historic New England or 18th century farmhouses to contemporary ranches or pre-constructed modular homes. Most homes sell for an average of $125,000 to $175,000. This will buy an average, three-bedroom, one bath home with around 1,500 square feet. Historic homes and homes nearer the ocean will run higher than that, but Kensington is definitely an affordable place to live. With four or five coastal state parks to choose from, is it any wonder that Kensington residents can find something to do all year round? When the snow softly falls, leaving a veil of white, ice fishing, ice skating and snowmobiling are the sports of choice. In the summer residents take advantage of the very long summer days to enjoy days at the beach, sun bathing, clam digging, or just enjoying a bowl of the world famous New England Clam Chowder! Kensington has much to offer everyone, from the nature lover to the shopper; but most of all, it offers peace of mind to those who are looking for a slower pace in life. Kensington is a community where old fashioned values still prevail. |
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