Living in Kendall Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kendall Park · Census data 2020–2024
Kendall Park has 10,011 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $165,958 (60% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $590,300, the median rent is $1,928/month.
Kendall Park at a glance
- Population
- 10,011
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $165,958State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $590,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,928/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kendall Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kendall Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kendall Park the median home value is $590,300, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,928 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,510 a month in housing costs.
Kendall Park median household income
The median household income in Kendall Park is $165,958 and the income per person is $68,076. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Kendall Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,591
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.87
Kendall Park demographics
- Population
- 10,011
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 3,483
- Foreign-born
- 28.8%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kendall Park ›
Education in Kendall Park
61.1% of adults 25 and older in Kendall Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kendall Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Kendall Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Park | 10,011 | $165,958 | $590,300 | $1,928 |
| Ten Mile Run | 2,492 | $162,868 | $710,200 | — |
| Heathcote | 7,717 | $141,295 | $567,500 | $1,623 |
| Franklin Park | 13,211 | $114,946 | $336,600 | $2,157 |
| Deans | 1,154 | $248,875 | $790,200 | — |
| Monmouth Junction | 9,141 | $133,585 | $552,900 | $1,935 |
| Griggstown | 812 | $168,393 | $595,500 | — |
| South Brunswick | 47,137 | $150,933 | $582,700 | $1,935 |
| East Rocky Hill | 235 | $211,731 | $844,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kendall Park, NJ?
The median household income in Kendall Park is $165,958, 60% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kendall Park?
The median home value in Kendall Park is $590,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Kendall Park?
The median gross rent in Kendall Park is $1,928 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Kendall Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Kendall Park?
The median age in Kendall Park is 44.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Kendall Park?
The average commute to work in Kendall Park is 31 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kendall Park?
The unemployment rate in Kendall Park is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kendall Park?
61.1% of adults in Kendall Park 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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