Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Kenilworth
Kenilworth, NJ Area Guide
A beautiful borough surrounded by sprawling parks
Suburban
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Picturesque
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Historic
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Located just southwest of Union, Kenilworth is a picturesque borough blending a small-town feel with suburban convenience. Kenilworth’s small-town vibe is most evident along the Boulevard, where a variety of restaurants, shops, and offices in historic buildings are strewn along a charming, tree-dense thoroughfare. Kenilworth is also proximate to a host of national retailers and chain restaurants clustered on U.S. 22.
Kenilworth’s lush natural beauty is complemented by its surrounding recreational destinations, which include Nomahegan Park, Lenape Park, Black Brook Park, and Galloping Hill Park and Golf Course. Kenilworth is also just a short drive from the expansive Watchung Reservation. Home to Merck corporate offices, Kenilworth affords many residents short commute times. Getting around from Kenilworth is simple with access to the Garden State Parkway, U.S. 22, and NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,505
Average: $114,516
Education
2,136
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,122
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kenilworth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
681 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
774 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
774 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Greenwood Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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.