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Kinnelon, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,971 Population 553/sq mi density
$178,102 Median Income $79,136 per capita
$682,600 Home Value $807,382 Zillow
$2,307 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
10 Violent Crime/100K 220 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$178,102 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$682,600 home value, $2,307/mo rent
D
Safety
1.8 / 5.0
10 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kinnelon, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$178,102
137% above
$79,136 per capita
Home Value
$682,600
142% above
Zillow: $807,382
Median Rent
$2,307/mo
98% above
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
10/100K
97% below
220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.4%
97% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
34% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Kinnelon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kinnelon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
237%
Home Value
242%
Rent
198%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
197%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kinnelon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kinnelon residents earn a median household income of $178,102 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $79,136. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kinnelon is $682,600 , 142% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $807,382. Median rent is $2,307/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Kinnelon reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 220/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

66.4% of adults in Kinnelon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kinnelon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population9,971
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density553/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$178,102
Per Capita$79,136
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

A+
Home Value$682,600
Rent$2,307
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$807,382
Housing Units3,436
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

D
Violent10/100K
Property220/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary110/100K

Health

Obesity21.3%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation737 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Kinnelon was founded in 1922.
The median home in Kinnelon was built in 1973.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.