Kearny, New Jersey

Population 41,098

Kearny is located in Hudson County, NJ. The population is 41,098, making Kearny the 6th largest city in Hudson County.

There are 8 public schools in Kearny with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Kearny is low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kearny is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kearny property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kearny include Harrison, East Newark and North Arlington.

Kearny Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%

Crime Rate

30.15% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 203
  • Violent Crimes: 131
  • Robbery: 31
  • Burglary: 87
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

89.22% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Kearny
  • 1.46 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

286 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 22
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 261

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Kearny, NJ and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Kearny's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
4 Private Schools

Good Shepherd Little Ones

Happy Time Preschool

Kearny Christian Academy

Mater Dei Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Kearny, NJ

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151 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kearny, NJ issued 151 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 151 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 150 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kearny, NJ issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,375
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,529
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,788
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,229
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,541

Zip Codes

07029 07031 07032 07071 07094 07099 07104 07105 07109 07304 07305 07306

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Environmental Hazards

286 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Kearny, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Kearny, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Kearny, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kearny, NJ

Earthquakes
Kearny, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kearny, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kearny, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kearny, NJ has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kearny, NJ: $61,558

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kearny is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.75%
White Collar - 51.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Albio Sires
  • Bill Pascrell Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Kearny, NJ

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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