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Kinnelon, NJ


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Kinnelon, New Jersey

Kinnelon, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 7 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 21 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 9,365.

The People and Families of Kinnelon

In Kinnelon, about 75% of adults are married. Lots of Kinnelon people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

You'll notice more men than women in Kinnelon compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kinnelon had a median family income of $110,593. People in Kinnelon generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Kinnelon than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Kinnelon, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Kinnelon.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Kinnelon gave more campaign money ($20,505) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Kinnelon is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Kinnelon Housing

Owners occupy 98% of the housing units in Kinnelon. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Kinnelon, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyKinnelon Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyKinnelon People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKinnelon College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Kinnelon Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Kinnelon Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Kinnelon Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Kinnelon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kinnelon, NJ

Comparing Kinnelon 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women84
Racial Diversity53
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98
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