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Kearny, NJ

Hudson CountyElev. 2 m
Population
40,570
Median home
$431,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Kearny

Kearny is home to roughly 40,570 residents. Kearny sits in Hudson County. The median age is 39.2 and the median household income is $83,212. Homes carry a median value of $431,700, and about 45% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (50.9%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,570
Median age
39.2
Median household income
$83,212
Per-capita income
$37,169
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
33.5 min
Work from home
5.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White33.5%
Hispanic or Latino50.9%
Black4.7%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.4%
Sales & office19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving18.9%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$431,700
Median gross rent
$1,649/mo
Owner-occupied
45.4%
Median year built
1952
Households
14,756
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kearny has 8 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Kearny High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
`Franklin Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Garfield Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Hudson Arts and Science Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Schuyler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
Kearny164
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 25% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% above national
Kearny2,575
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 61% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kearny Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kearny.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Hudson County
Coastal floodingVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kearny is in Hudson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kearny sits in Hudson County. Elevation ~2 m.

Map of Kearny
Kearny, NJ
Where Kearny is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Highland Hose No. 4
Notable people from Kearny
Ray ToroJohn HarkesWilliam WalkerBuzz KulikTony MottolaKevin MaguireWalt BudkoRobert G. JahnDots MillerHugh O'Neill
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Nearby cities
Newark (3 mi)Jersey (4 mi)East Orange (5 mi)Union (5 mi)Hoboken (5 mi)Bayonne (6 mi)

Common questions

Kearny — frequently asked

What is the population of Kearny, New Jersey?
Kearny has a population of about 40,570, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kearny?
The median home value in Kearny is $431,700, and the median gross rent is $1,649/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kearny safe? What is the crime rate?
Kearny Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 164 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kearny face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hudson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Kearny?
Kearny has 8 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kearny?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Kearny. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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