Living in Kearny, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kearny · Census data 2020–2024
Kearny has 2,109 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $47,031 (41% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $125,100, the median rent is $1,065/month.
Kearny at a glance
- Population
- 2,109
- Median age
- 38State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,031State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $125,100State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,065/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kearny a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Kearny
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kearny the median home value is $125,100, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,065 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,025 a month in housing costs.
Kearny median household income
The median household income in Kearny is $47,031 and the income per person is $29,623. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Kearny: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 922
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.53
Kearny demographics
- Population
- 2,109
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 832
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kearny ›
Education in Kearny
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Kearny have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kearny
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Kearny vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny | 2,109 | $47,031 | $125,100 | $1,065 |
| Hayden | 331 | $29,722 | — | — |
| Dripping Springs | 186 | $51,111 | $9,999 | $535 |
| Winkelman | 191 | $40,333 | $65,000 | $729 |
| Dudleyville | 684 | $45,765 | — | — |
| Superior | 2,535 | $45,030 | $140,400 | $881 |
| Icehouse Canyon | 528 | $51,250 | $140,700 | — |
| Six Shooter Canyon | 811 | $57,902 | $236,800 | $923 |
| East Globe | 224 | $52,262 | $63,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kearny, AZ?
The median household income in Kearny is $47,031, 41% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kearny?
The median home value in Kearny is $125,100, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Kearny?
The median gross rent in Kearny is $1,065 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Kearny, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Kearny?
The median age in Kearny is 38 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Kearny?
The average commute to work in Kearny is 25 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kearny?
The unemployment rate in Kearny is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kearny?
9.8% of adults in Kearny have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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