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.Kinnelon is a decidedly white-collar borough, with fully 90.13% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Kinnelon is a borough of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Kinnelon who work in management occupations (16.36%), sales jobs (13.04%), and office and administrative support (12.79%). 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. Kinnelon is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the 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, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 35.01 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead. In Kinnelon, a lot of people use the bus to get to work every day though Kinnelon is a relatively small borough. Those that ride the bus are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other 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.
