Kenilworth, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,339
Population
3,879/sq mi density
$126,295
Median Income
$55,278 per capita
$521,100
Home Value
$634,342 Zillow
$2,119
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
24
Violent Crime/100K
846 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$126,295 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$521,100 home value, $2,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenilworth enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 31.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6781°N, 74.2881°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 62.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 26.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 101 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Kenilworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").