At a Glance
Median Income
$117,853
$47,542 per capita
Home Value
$356,300
Zillow: $380,218
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
1,513/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kennedale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennedale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennedale residents earn a median household income of $117,853 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,542. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennedale is $356,300 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,218. Median rent is $1,215/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Kennedale reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,513/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Kennedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennedale has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,954
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,853
Per Capita$47,542
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$356,300
Rent$1,215
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$380,218
Housing Units3,075
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent216/100K
Property1,513/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary307/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation651 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennedale was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.
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