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Kenilworth, NJ


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Kenilworth, New Jersey

Kenilworth, New Jersey, in Union county, is 2 miles SW of Union, New Jersey (center to center) and 7 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Kenilworth contains a population of approximately 7,675.

The People and Families of Kenilworth

In Kenilworth, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenilworth had a median family income of $66,500. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kenilworth.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kenilworth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Kenilworth Housing

Kenilworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Kenilworth, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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