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Living in Kearny, NJ
Explore Kearny and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Kearny at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population40,614
Median Household Income$79,154
Median Home Value$459,400
Median Gross Rent$1,720
Median Age40.0
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment6.6%
Work From Home5.9%
Homeownership42.9%
Housing Vacancy4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Kearny is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Kearny and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Kearny
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$459,400
Median Gross Rent$1,720
Homeownership42.9%
Housing Vacancy4.0%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Kearny, NJ
Median Household Income$79,154
Unemployment6.6%
Work From Home5.9%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Kearny and how households are structured
Population40,614
Median Age40.0
Average Household Size2.6
Kearny is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Kearny
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Kearny point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High86.8°F
Average Winter Low24.9°F
Annual Rainfall50.4 in.
Annual Snowfall28.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Kearny
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Kearny is located in Hudson County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Hudson County.
County Intelligence
Kearny & Hudson County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Kearny is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Kearny.
Current NarrowTheList data for Kearny shows a population of about 40,614. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Hudson County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Kearny.
For someone considering a move to Kearny, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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