What are the schools like in Kenilworth, NJ?

Kenilworth is served primarily by Kenilworth School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth?

The median household income in Kenilworth, NJ is $97,600 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Kenilworth, NJ?

Kenilworth has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

Kenilworth, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kenilworth, NJ affordable or expensive?

Kenilworth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kenilworth is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $462,100 and the median rent is $1,884 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kenilworth, NJ?

Kenilworth has a violent crime rate of 23.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 845.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kenilworth, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Kenilworth is a small town of 8,345 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $97,600 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Kenilworth stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kenilworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kenilworth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Kenilworth's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kenilworth costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kenilworth, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$462,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,884	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,600	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kenilworth's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

23.8 /100k

Property Crime

845.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Kenilworth is served primarily by Kenilworth School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kenilworth, NJ	National Avg
School District	Kenilworth School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kenilworth sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kenilworth, NJ
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Kenilworth, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,345	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Connecticut Farms, NJ 1 mi Roselle Park, NJ 1 mi Union, NJ 2 mi Cranford, NJ 2 mi Roselle, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Kenilworth

Kenilworth, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07033

Kenilworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenilworth, NJ affordable or expensive?

Kenilworth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kenilworth roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $462,100 and median rent is $1,884/month.

What is the crime rate in Kenilworth, NJ?

Kenilworth's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 845.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kenilworth?

Public schools in Kenilworth are operated by Kenilworth School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kenilworth, NJ a good place to live?

Kenilworth, NJ has a population of 8,345, a median household income of $97,600, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kenilworth?

Kenilworth averages 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kenilworth?

Kenilworth, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07033.

What is the population of Kenilworth?

The population of Kenilworth, New Jersey is 8,345 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kenilworth?

Key numbers for living in Kenilworth: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $462,100, median household income $97,600, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kenilworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.