Kenvil, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Kenvil is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,719. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,719 Population 1,445/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $37,905 per capita
$338,800 Home Value
$2,068 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$338,800 home value, $2,068/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,250
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $338,800
20% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.0%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,068
78% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.7%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Kenvil Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,719
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,445/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$37,905
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$338,800
Rent$2,068
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation713 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+91.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Libraries37

Is Kenvil a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kenvil receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Kenvil stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kenvil is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kenvil is $338,800, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,068 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Kenvil experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Kenvil has a population of 1,719 with a density of 1,445 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.8%), with 7.7% Black.

Population

1,719
Total Population
1,445
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.1%
Female 40.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Kenvil vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.7%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.3%
14% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Kenvil vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kenvil is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Kenvil vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,250
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,905
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.9 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Kenvil is $338,800, 20% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,068 (78% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$338,800
20% above US avg
Median List Price$599,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$599,000
$/Sq Ft$357
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,068
78% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate4.01%
In Kenvil, 24.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.2% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kenvil vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.7%
23% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma8.8%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression16.2%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822

Crime Rates: Kenvil vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Kenvil has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.5 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,445/sq mi
Coordinates40.8811°N, 74.6197°W
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.0%
26% below US avg
High School+91.7%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,445/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.9 min
Work from Home9.7%

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