KearnyNew Jersey
Kearny is a town in the western part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and a suburb of Newark.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Kearny
Kearny is a thriving city in northeastern New Jersey, home to 40,866 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Kearny is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 8.84 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,623 residents per square mile.
What Makes Kearny Unique
- A top-25 city in New Jersey by population (#21 of 323 incorporated places).
- Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 40,866.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kearny
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kearny
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kearny
- Franklin Elementary School
- Garfield Elementary School
- Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
- Kearny High School
- Lincoln Middle School
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- Schuyler Elementary School
- Washington Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.