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Kearny, NJ

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kearny.

Population: 63,480 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kearny, NJ is $584,557 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $590,250 after a median 122 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,392/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$584,557

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

122

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$584,557
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$586,681
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$590,250
Median list price
$599,722
Median price per sqft
$343
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
122 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,392/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,245/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,575/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,140/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,685/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
East Newark School District, Harrison Public Schools, Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
Schools include
East Newark Elementary School, Harrison High School, Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
10
Nearest Superfund site
Diamond Head Oil Refinery Div. (0.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.8°F
Average high
64.3°F
Average low
47.3°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
Annual snowfall
20.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
142
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
203

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
557
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
714,461
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
572,391

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
45
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
73
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,246 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
56.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$9,945
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,547
Average weekly wage
$1,816
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
711

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KearnyState medianUS median
Median home value$584,557$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$590,250$555,000$325,000
Median days on market122 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,392/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,945$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Kearny, NJ?
$584,557.
What is the median sale price in Kearny, NJ?
$590,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Kearny, NJ?
Median days on market: 122 days.
What is typical rent in Kearny, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,392/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kearny, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Kearny, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Kearny, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kearny, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kearny, NJ?
10 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Diamond Head Oil Refinery Div., 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve Kearny, NJ?
14 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kearny, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 12.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kearny, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kearny, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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