Living in Kenilworth, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenilworth · Census data 2020–2024
Kenilworth has 8,401 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $118,611 (15% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $522,200, the median rent is $2,023/month.
Kenilworth at a glance
- Population
- 8,401
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $118,611State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $522,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,023/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kenilworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kenilworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenilworth the median home value is $522,200, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,023 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,770 a month in housing costs.
Kenilworth median household income
The median household income in Kenilworth is $118,611 and the income per person is $55,675. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Kenilworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,027
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.95
Kenilworth demographics
- Population
- 8,401
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,842
- Foreign-born
- 19%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenilworth ›
Education in Kenilworth
31.5% of adults 25 and older in Kenilworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenilworth
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Kenilworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Union | 61,071 | $119,464 | $451,300 | $2,064 |
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $379,900 | $1,567 |
| Garwood | 4,885 | $110,670 | $533,300 | $1,753 |
| Vauxhall | 6,157 | $111,421 | $360,000 | $1,830 |
| Springfield | 17,171 | $155,906 | $636,600 | $2,188 |
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What is the median household income in Kenilworth, NJ?
The median household income in Kenilworth is $118,611, 15% 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 Kenilworth?
The median home value in Kenilworth is $522,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Kenilworth?
The median gross rent in Kenilworth is $2,023 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Kenilworth, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kenilworth?
The median age in Kenilworth is 38.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Kenilworth?
The average commute to work in Kenilworth is 25 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenilworth?
The unemployment rate in Kenilworth is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenilworth?
31.5% of adults in Kenilworth 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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