Living in Kearny (New Jersey)
Kearny (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 42,137 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 5%, #229 of 4,750), city lovers (top 7%, #247 of 4,114), car-free households (top 7%, #246 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kearny (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 6 km away.
- The Passaic runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater New York, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Kearny (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #8,359 of 11,898 | #459 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,868 of 9,771 | #346 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,645 of 8,006 | #369 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #4,808 of 6,237 | #279 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,455 of 9,474 | #399 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,836 of 9,474 | #371 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,235 of 10,762 | #362 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #358 of 4,537 | #43 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #298 of 4,444 | #33 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #265 of 3,053 | #39 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,643 of 7,271 | #279 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #904 of 6,227 | #57 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #246 of 3,933 | #23 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #404 of 2,119 | #16 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,613 of 8,006 | #325 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,728 of 12,111 | #442 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #247 of 4,114 | #31 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,079 of 7,271 | #119 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #4,151 of 9,474 | #353 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,443 of 18,063 | #475 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #4,978 of 16,523 | #149 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #17,386 of 18,063 | #514 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,521 of 16,523 | #278 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #577 of 21,167 | #34 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #9,593 of 12,111 | #417 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #3,172 of 6,413 | #269 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,587 of 12,111 | #162 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #229 of 4,750 | #15 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Arlington 2 km
- Harrison (New Jersey) 3 km
- Belleville (New Jersey) 3 km
- Newark (New Jersey) 4 km
- East Orange 5 km
- Lyndhurst (New Jersey) 5 km
- Bloomfield (New Jersey) 5 km
- Nutley 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.