salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 61.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,080 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 125 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kendall Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kendall Park
| Size | Kendall Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,695 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,295 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,539 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kendall Park overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kendall Park, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kendall Park
Life in Kendall Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kendall Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,969 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $590,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kendall Park, NJ?
Renting in Kendall Park costs a median of about $2,127 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Kendall Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,080 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kendall Park cheap or expensive?
Kendall Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $178,986. It ranks 125th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kendall Park?
The median homeowner in Kendall Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Kendall Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Kendall Park?
The median home value in Kendall Park is $590,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
10,011 people live in Kendall Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.