Kearny is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 41190 residents.. The poverty rate of Kearny is 9.2%, which is 34% lower than national average. The typical household in Kearny earns $73554 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kearny, only 81% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kearny remained 5.8%, which is 23% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kearny, only 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 20% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kearny is 124, which is 24% higher than national average. Median home value in Kearny is $354700 , which is 54% higher than national average. While median income in Kearny remained $73554, which is 9% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.