Kinnelon is a somewhat small borough located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 9,985 people and two associated neighborhoods, Kinnelon is the 199th largest community in New Jersey.
Housing costs in Kinnelon are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.
Also of interest is that Kinnelon has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Kinnelon telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.83% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Kinnelon is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Kinnelon a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Kinnelon has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Kinnelon’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Kinnelon is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Kinnelon, the average commute to work is 35.01 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the borough, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative.
Even though Kinnelon is a smaller borough, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.
If knowledge is power, Kinnelon is a pretty powerful place. 66.15% of the adults in Kinnelon have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Kinnelon in 2022 was $75,346, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $301,384 for a family of four.
Kinnelon is a somewhat ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Kinnelon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Kinnelon residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Kinnelon include Italian, Irish, German, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Kinnelon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.