Kearny, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hudson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
40,570
Population
4,589/sq mi density
$83,212
Median Income
$37,169 per capita
$431,700
Home Value
$576,641 Zillow
$1,649
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,212 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$431,700 home value, $1,649/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$431,700
53% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
42% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15,362
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$431,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$576,641
Redfin Median Sale
$582,500
Median Sale Price
$582,500
Median List Price
$699,990
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.4%
Owner-Occupied
54.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,649/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,386/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$582,500
Median Days on Market
116 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
15.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$346
Active Inventory
40
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $431,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,641 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $582,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $582,500 |
| Median List Price | $699,990 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $346 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,649 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,386 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 116 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 40 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $346 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 15,362 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |