Name: Kearny
Address: Kearny

About the neighborhood

Kearny offers a calm and inviting environment with several well-placed public green spaces such as West Hudson Park and Sawmill Creek. Residents have access to a diverse selection of approximately 20 grocery stores, including general and specialty options along Harrison Avenue. Dining options include several cafes and eateries that add to the town’s appealing atmosphere. The town’s transportation system is convenient with multiple bus lines serving the area, enabling easy transit access. Housing options are varied, featuring duplexes, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes with a range of sizes from lofts to larger residences, supporting a diverse community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is rather simple to move around in Kearny. Property owners who appreciate living in a compact area will welcome the rather pedestrian-friendly nature of Kearny; running daily errands is easy without a car, and various businesses are fairly close at hand. On the other hand, commuting by bicycle is occasionally difficult in this town because cyclists are faced with a considerable amount of hills, and the bicycling network is not especially well-developed. Thanks to various rapid transit stations with access to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Newark Light Rail and Newark - Harrison Shuttle Train, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines, the reasonably good transit network allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in this town. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as I-280, from anywhere in Kearny.

Services

Home buyers in Kearny will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away. Harrison Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. Additionally, with 500-odd restaurants and cafes in Kearny, there is typically a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. It is also convenient to get to a selection of clothing stores without the use of a car. When it comes to education, in this town, locals will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Home owners have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Kearny has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this town, its busier streets are still quite dynamic, and with its around 30 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Kearny are reasonably quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case near I-280, New Jersey Tpke or one of the railway lines. Getting to parks in the town, such as Saw Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area and Richard W. DeKorte Park, is easy since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly6.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly7.0

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk