The Town FilesKinnelon, New Jersey
Borough in Morris County · population 9,966 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $706,400
- Household income
- $187,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.8
Kinnelon is a borough of 9,966 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $706,400, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 96% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 82% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 74% of New Jersey towns.
How Kinnelon ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kinnelon is worth $706,400, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $187,438, which is more affordable than 50% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,282 a month. 93.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kinnelon | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $706,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,282 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $187,438 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kinnelon
| People | Kinnelon | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.3% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Kinnelon
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 18.7°F. About 52.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kinnelon since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 21, 2026 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Morris County since 1996
Morris County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Morris County
Morris County had 298,824 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $101,208 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Kinnelon itself the ACS puts it at 8.1%.
Public schools in Kinnelon
4 public schools with 1,645 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnelon High School | 9-12 | 528 | 9.3 |
| Kiel Elementary School | PK-2 | 381 | 14.1 |
| Pearl R. Miller Middle School | 6-8 | 379 | 8.8 |
| Stonybrook Elementary School | 3-5 | 357 | 10.8 |
Towns near Kinnelon
- Butler, NJ2.3 mi · 8,047 people · home $442,500
- Riverdale, NJ3.8 mi · 4,107 people · home $395,900
- Boonton, NJ4.1 mi · 4,380 people · home $720,800
- Pompton Plains, NJ4.2 mi · 11,144 people · home $539,000
- Pequannock, NJ4.4 mi · 15,571 people · home $553,200
- Towaco, NJ4.4 mi · 5,624 people · home $701,300
- Bloomingdale, NJ4.5 mi · 7,777 people · home $432,000
- Montville, NJ5.0 mi · 22,450 people · home $700,200
Kinnelon questions
Is Kinnelon, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kinnelon scores better for retirees than 72% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 74%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Kinnelon?
The median owner-occupied home in Kinnelon is valued at $706,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $187,438, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,282 a month.
What is the weather like in Kinnelon?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 18.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Kinnelon get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kinnelon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 21, 2026. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)