At a Glance
Median Income
$83,212
$37,169 per capita
Home Value
$431,700
Zillow: $576,641
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
12.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kearny residents earn a median household income of $83,212 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,169. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kearny is $431,700 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $576,641. Median rent is $1,649/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
29.4% of adults in Kearny hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kearny 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 41.
Data Overview
People
Population40,570
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density4,589/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born44.8%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,212
Per Capita$37,169
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
B+
Home Value$431,700
Rent$1,649
Ownership45.4%
Zillow$576,641
Housing Units15,362
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Kearny was built in 1950.
13.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
44.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.