Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Kearny
Kearny, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,063
Population
34,600
Renter Mix
60% Rent
An industrial community with a small-town atmosphere.
Suburb
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Commuter
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Walkable
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Diverse
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Public Transportation
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PATH
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Kearny sits at a quiet crossroads between Newark and Jersey City, offering a small-town feel just a short hop from Manhattan via PATH rail. Kearny Avenue anchors the heart of town with locally-owned restaurants, shops, and bars that give the area a genuinely neighborhood character. West Hudson Park offers a welcome stretch of green space, complete with running and biking trails that make it easy to unwind after a busy day. Industrial history runs deep here — the town was named after Civil War general Philip Kearny and grew around major manufacturing operations that once defined the region.
The residential northwest side draws renters looking for value without sacrificing access. Apartment communities here range from classic brick walk-ups to updated multi-family buildings, with studio and one-bedroom options that suit commuters well. Larger two-bedroom floor plans are also available for those needing more space. Whether you're drawn by the PATH connection to midtown Manhattan or the laid-back pace along the main corridor, Kearny delivers an accessible, grounded place to call home without the noise of a larger city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,722
Average: $93,540
Education
8,284
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,394
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kearny has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kearny, NJ is $2,103 for a studio, $2,081 for one bedroom, $3,027 for two bedrooms, and $1,653 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kearny has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,081/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$2,394/month
528 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,604/month
886 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,900/month
997 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kearny, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
441 Students
Hudson Arts and Sciences Charter
Public
Grades K-8
846 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
934 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
Hudson Arts and Sciences Charter
Public
Grades K-8
846 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
751 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,827 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kearny Marsh
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
- Meadowlands Environment Center
- McDowell Observatory
- Laurel Hill Park
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.