Here's what it costs to live in Kearny, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,720 per month, while the typical home is valued around $459,400. Households earn a median of $79,154 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,154
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,720
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$459,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
40,614
Latest estimate
Median Age
40 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,994
Per month
Avg Home Value
$555,960
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
47.5
fair
Hospitals
109
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
85.2%
What is the cost of living index for Kearny?
The cost of living index for Kearny is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kearny?
The median gross rent in Kearny is $1,720 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kearny?
The median household income in Kearny is $79,154 per year.
What is the median home value in Kearny?
The median home value in Kearny is $459,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kearny?
Air quality data for Kearny is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kearny?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
