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Is Kenilworth, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,23227% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$127,922about $10,660/month · 47% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$522,20057% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,280 a year. That is $43 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 142 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kenilworth
$2,232
Twin Rivers
$1,934
Newton
$2,072
Raritan
$2,713
Upper Saddle River
$3,500+
Runnemede
$2,016
Northfield
$2,025

How much do households earn in Kenilworth?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
14.0%
$50k–100k
25.4%
$100k–150k
26.4%
$150k+
23.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 50.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kenilworth

SizeKenilworthU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,582$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,994$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,355$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Kenilworth overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kenilworth, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Kenilworth

🏛️ Property tax$9,727a year · 1.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$137a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kenilworth

Commute to work24.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kenilworth?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,391 a month less.

Renting
$2,232
Owning
$3,623

Owning assumes a typical $522,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kenilworth, NJ?

Renting in Kenilworth costs a median of about $2,232 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Kenilworth?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,280 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kenilworth cheap or expensive?

Kenilworth is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $127,922. It ranks 142nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kenilworth?

The median homeowner in Kenilworth pays $9,727 a year in property taxes, about 1.86% of the median home value.

Is Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth?

The median home value in Kenilworth is $522,200, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

8,401 people live in Kenilworth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.