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Crime in Kearny summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kearny. Key points include:
There were 1,069 total crimes in Kearny in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kearny is 2,733.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kearny is 163.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kearny is 2,569.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kearny is 28.97% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Kearny Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kearny / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,069 | 2,733.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 64 | 163.6 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 30 | 76.7 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 34 | 86.9 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,005 | 2,569.6 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 132 | 337.5 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 768 | 1,963.6 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 105 | 268.5 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Kearny summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kearny. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kearny is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kearny is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kearny is $584,039.
The median income in Kearny is $79,154.
Kearny's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kearny Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kearny | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 178 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kearny, NJ Weather
The average high in Kearny is 63.3° and the average low is 45.9°.
There are 74.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.1 inches of precipitation each year with 25.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kearny |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kearny Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kearny
The current population in Kearny is 40,614. The population has increased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,614 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 40,570 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 41,157 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 41,790 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 41,190 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 41,412 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 41,567 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 42,487 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 42,029 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 41,866 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 41,538 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 41,123 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 40,744 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 40,406 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 40,208 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kearny
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Kearny is:
30.7% White with 12,484 White residents.
4.7% African American with 1,905 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 1,751 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 62 Hawaiian residents.
2.7% Other with 1,095 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 2,307 Two Or More residents.
51.7% Hispanic with 20,992 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 51.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kearny
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Kearny is 47.1% female with 19,115 female residents.
Kearny is 52.9% male with 21,498 male residents.
| Gender | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kearny for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Kearny completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Kearny completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Kearny completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Kearny completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Kearny completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Kearny completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Kearny completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kearny completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kearny completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kearny, New Jersey
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5.1% of households in Kearny earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Kearny earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Kearny earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Kearny earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Kearny earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.4% of households in Kearny earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Kearny earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Kearny earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Kearny earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.5% of households in Kearny earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kearny | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.5% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
