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You'll feel right at home in Kearny, NJ! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 24, 2018) I have lived in Kearny, NJ for 25 years. It has a charming small town atmosphere even though it's a bustling suburb of Manhattan. I love to walk around the downtown shopping district in Kearny. The restaurants are superb, offering everything from fine dining to a quick take out m ...Read More eal. I enjoy browsing at the gourmet food shops and the stylish boutiques! I am so happy I moved here, and I felt right at home from day one! There is also alot of history here, and a real pride of community in Kearny,

Kearny is minutes from everything imaginable for work and leisure. I work in New York City, and the commute is fast and convenient. The job opportunities are plentiful. There are dozens of major corporations just a quick drive away. Living in Kearny, I am very close to many year-round activity. Nearby venues include theme parks, the beach, skiing, the racetrack, a sports stadium, concert arena, golf courses, and more! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kearny? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gunnell Oval Complex
      Arlington Park
      West Hudson Park
      Hayes Park
      Bell Park
      Laurel Hill County Park
      Allan Park
      Veterans Plaza

      Entertainment

      Red Bull Arena
      FlyNYON
      B-52'S Lounge
      William D. McDowell Observatory
      Meadowlands Environment Center
      New Jersey Performing Arts Center
      Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
      New Jersey Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Buy Rite
      Huryk's Deli
      Burger King
      i Lounge
      Baru Lounge
      Wendy's
      Five Guys

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kearny? Of all people who commute, 14.4% take public transportation in Kearny.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kearny? The cost of living in Kearny is 127/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
      Kearny
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kearny? Kearny crime rates are 2,733, which are 57% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,733 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37  

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kearny? The median income in Kearny is $73,554 which is equal to New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $73,55433% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5721% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Kearny a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Kearny home prices? Kearny home prices are $354,700 - which is 12% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $354,70092% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33841% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      27% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Kearny have good schools? The Kearny graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Kearny a good place to live? Kearny has an overall rating of 80% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      5 total surveys

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