Kendall Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
10,765 Population 2,848/sq mi density
$175,361 Median Income $69,174 per capita
$555,100 Home Value $738,075 Zillow
$1,913 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$175,361 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$555,100 home value, $1,913/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kendall Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$175,361
133% above
$69,174 per capita
Home Value
$555,100
97% above
Zillow: $738,075
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
64% above
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
72% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Kendall Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kendall Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
233%
Home Value
197%
Rent
164%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kendall Park a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kendall Park residents earn a median household income of $175,361 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,174. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kendall Park is $555,100 , 97% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $738,075. Median rent is $1,913/month, with 29.6% 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 1975.

Education

58.0% of adults in Kendall Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kendall Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population10,765
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density2,848/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born27.9%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$175,361
Per Capita$69,174
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

A+
Home Value$555,100
Rent$1,913
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$738,075
Housing Units3,749
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation223 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in Kendall Park was built in 1975.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
27.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.