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Kearny, NJ


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Kearny, New Jersey

Introduction to Kearny, New Jersey

Kearny, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 2 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Jersey City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 40,513 people lived in Kearny.

Kearny History

Kearny was a part of the Crown Grant of 30,000 acres, which was obtained by Major William Sandford on July 4, 1668. He named the land ‘New Barbadoes Neck’ after his homeland Barbadoes Island. On April 8, 1867, it was incorporated as a township. Prior to its incorporation, Kearny was a part of Harrison Township. On January 19, 1899, Kearny was incorporated as a town.

Kearny and nearby Attractions

  • Kearny Museum
  • Battery Park
  • Edgemont Memorial Park
  • Kearny Riverbank Park
  • West Hudson Park

Things To Do In Kearny

The town of Kearny includes a number of basketball and hockey fields, football grounds and a bowling alley. You can also enjoy your leisure time in the town’s theater or in the shopping centers. The parks and museums are also ideal for a family day trip.

Kearny Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Kearny Higher Education

Rutgers University - Newark is nearby.

High Points

Kearny strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKearny Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Kearny Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kearny, NJ

Comparing Kearny to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men63
Age of the Population52
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty62
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times25
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime73
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