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Kinnelon, NJ
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Living in Kinnelon



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.

Kinnelon home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Kinnelon real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

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.

In Kinnelon, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.01 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.

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.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Kinnelon, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Kinnelon is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 66.15% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Kinnelon in 2018 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.