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Kinnelon, New Jersey

Introduction to 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.

Kinnelon History

The area now known as Kinnelon, was created by the New Jersey Legislature's Act, on February 20th 1922. It was formed from portions of Pequannock Township. Kinnelon was named in honor of Francis S. Kinney, who was the founded the area. The town of Kinnelon is located in Morris County, which county was established on March 15th, 1739. It was formed from portions of Hunterdon County. Before the Europeans arrived, the county was inhabited by the Lenape Native American tribe. The Europeans settled in the early 1700s. Morris County was named in honor of Colonel Lewis Morris, the Governor of the Province of New Jersey.

Kinnelon and Nearby Attractions

  • American Family Immigration History Center
  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum
  • National Museum of the American Indian
  • Castle Clinton National Monument
  • Hamilton House Museum
  • Silas Condict County Park

Things To Do In Kinnelon

Museums nearby include the Museum of American Financial History, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, the New York City Police Museum, Sterling Hill Mining Museum and Whippany Railway Museum. There are several parks in the area, including Ramapo Valley County Reservation, South Mountain Reservation, Edgemont Memorial Park, Campgaw Mountain Reservation and Battery Park, which offer provisions for recreational activities of different kinds. The shopping malls include Kinnelon Mall Shopping Center and Meadtown Shopping Center.

Kinnelon Transportation

The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport.

Kinnelon Higher Education

Universities located near Kinnelon include William Paterson University of New Jersey, Montclair State University and Seton Hall University.

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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