Kearny, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
41,190
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
9.2%
Median Home
$354,700
Median Income
$73,554
Median Rent
$1,338
Kearny SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
4
Kearny, NJ Crime Report
518
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,262.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.19%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kearny / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 518 | 1,262.3 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 109.7 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 34.1 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 70.7 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 473 | 1,152.6 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 29 | 70.7 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 377 | 918.7 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 67 | 163.3 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Kearny, NJ Cost Of Living
124
Kearny's Overall Cost Of Living
Kearny's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kearny | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 155 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
Kearny, NJ Photos
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Rankings for Kearny in New Jersey
Map Of Kearny, NJ
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Population over time in Kearny
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,190 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 41,567 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 42,487 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 42,029 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 41,866 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 41,538 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 41,123 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 40,744 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 40,406 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 40,208 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kearny
| Race | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.2% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 54.5% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kearny
| Gender | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kearny for adults over 25
| Education | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kearny, New Jersey
| Income | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
