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Kenilworth, New Jersey

Introduction to Kenilworth, New Jersey

Kenilworth, New Jersey, in Union county, is 2 miles SW of Union, New Jersey and 7 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town’s population is approximately 7,675.

Kenilworth History

Kenilworth was formed in the late 1890s, after the New Orange Industrial Association purchased land from the Cranford and Union Townships. The land was then divided into building lots and sold. Eventually, a number of large industries were drawn to the area and established operations there. It was incoroporated and given its current name on May 13, 1907. According to sources, this name was inspired by the town of Kenilworth in England.

Kenilworth and nearby Attractions

  • New Jersey Historical Society Museum
  • Alice Austen House Museum
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Lenape Park
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • South Mountain Reservation

Things To Do In Kenilworth

Exhibits at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts depict the pre-industrial history and lifestyles of people living in New Jersey. The New Jersey Historical Society Museum, the Montclair Art Museum, the Staten Island Children's Museum, and the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art are some of the other museums in the area. The 408-acre Eagle Rock Reservation and the 2,047-acre South Mountain Reservation are within 10 miles of Kenilworth. Washington Rock State Park, Branch Brook Park and Weequahic Park offer fishing, camping, boating and picnicking opportunities. In addition, the town offers easy access to other popular attractions like the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, the Bergen County Zoological Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the New York Aquarium.

Kenilworth Transportation

Newark Liberty International is the nearest major airport.

Kenilworth Higher Education

Union County College, Kean University and Seton Hall University are all nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyKenilworth Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Kenilworth Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Kenilworth People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 19%Kenilworth Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kenilworth, NJ

Comparing Kenilworth 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
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity76
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times49
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime85

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