At a Glance
Median Income
$49,688
$28,936 per capita
Home Value
$125,700
Zillow: $170,443
Median Rent
$904/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kearny Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kearny's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kearny a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kearny residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,936. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kearny is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,443. Median rent is $904/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Kearny reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 645/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Kearny hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kearny has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,245
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density831/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$28,936
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,700
Rent$904
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$170,443
Housing Units995
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property645/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary323/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,906 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Kearny was founded in 1958.
The median home in Kearny was built in 1966.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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