At a Glance
Median Income
$58,859
$21,098 per capita
Home Value
$318,000
Zillow: $354,862
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,331/100K
4,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kennedy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennedy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennedy a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennedy residents earn a median household income of $58,859 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,098. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennedy is $318,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,862. Median rent is $1,691/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Kennedy reports 1,331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 250% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,390/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Kennedy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,697
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density2,229/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,859
Per Capita$21,098
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
B+
Home Value$318,000
Rent$1,691
Ownership44.5%
Zillow$354,862
Housing Units802
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,331/100K
Property4,390/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking18.4%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute47 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Kennedy was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.