Kearny, NJ Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 13,872 housing units in Kearny.
This represents a 3.3% growth from 13,435 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 13,872 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Kearny is about 48%.
Kearny's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 2.4%.
Average household size is 2.81 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Kearny were built after 1943.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.10% |
| One Bedroom | 18.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 36% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.05 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $158,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $159,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $643 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.20% |
| Debt Free | 32.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.5% |
