At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
87.5%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
20.9%
7.7% smoking rate
How Kean University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kean University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kean University a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
87.5% of adults in Kean University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(160% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kean University has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,359
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density4,686/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$6,326
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$532,546
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+87.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+82.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute19 min
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.