At a Glance
Median Income
$126,295
$55,278 per capita
Home Value
$521,100
Zillow: $622,087
Median Rent
$2,119/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
1,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Kenilworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenilworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenilworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenilworth residents earn a median household income of $126,295 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,278. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kenilworth is $521,100 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $622,087. Median rent is $2,119/month, with 36.1% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Kenilworth reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,326/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Kenilworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenilworth has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population8,339
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,879/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$126,295
Per Capita$55,278
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$521,100
Rent$2,119
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$622,087
Housing Units2,904
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property1,326/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary97/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation104 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Kenilworth was founded in 1907.
The median home in Kenilworth was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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