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Kearny, NJ Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Addison Ramirez

Raising a family in Kearny -thoughts?

OK so The median home value here is around $431,700, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $83,212, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surpr...

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Jack Thomas

Is Kearny worth it salary-wise?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $431,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Traffic c...

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Brielle M.

What surprised you most about Kearny?

Hey, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kearny sits at 130.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $83,212 in Kearny. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

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Ella Harris

Day-to-day life in Kearny, NJ

Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Am I wrong here? Appreciate any input.

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Theodore Lewis

Top 5 things I love about Kearny

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Joseph Roberts

Raising a family in Kearny -thoughts?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kearny sits at 130.7 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say...

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Christian K.

Anyone else love living in Kearny?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $83,212 in Kearny.

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Jayden G.

Living in Kearny -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $83,212, which feels pretty solid for the area.

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charlottesoul2022

Anyone else love living in Kearny?

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 40,570 people. Median household income is $83,212, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Brielle M.

How are the schools in Kearny?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think?

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Addison Ramirez

Things that make Kearny unique

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $83,212 in Kearny. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 40,570, Kearny is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone...

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Chloe Smith

Day-to-day life in Kearny, NJ

Hey, The median home value here is around $431,700, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborh...

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Weston Nguyen

Life in Kearny as a young professional

Hi all, I work in healthcare and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,570 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a g...

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Jayden G.

Things Kearny needs to improve

Hello, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kearny sits at 130.7 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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Benjamin L.

Remote worker thinking about Kearny

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 37-year-old data analyst and Household incomes average around $83,212 in Kearny. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Benjamin L.

Honest thoughts on life in Kearny

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Kearny sits at 130.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $431,700, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. With a population of 40,570, Kearny is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor are...

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Joshua Morgan

Freelancing from Kearny -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 40,570, Kearny is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Jayden G.

Day-to-day life in Kearny, NJ

Hey folks, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kearny sits at 130.7 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. T...

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