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Kenilworth, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,339
Population
3,879/sq mi density
$126,295
Median Income
$55,278 per capita
$521,100
Home Value
$622,087 Zillow
$2,119
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
122
Violent Crime/100K
1,326 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$126,295 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$521,100 home value, $2,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$521,100
85% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,119/mo
82% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,904
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$521,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$622,087
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median List Price
$749,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.8%
Owner-Occupied
27.2%
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:
$2,119/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
25 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
11.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$408
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $521,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $622,087 |
| Median Sale Price | $535,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $408 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,119 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $408 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,904 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 36.1% |