A small borough with classic homes and serious commuter convenience.
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Kenilworth is a 2.1-square-mile Union County borough of roughly 8,100 residents — a compact, well-kept community wedged between Cranford and Union Township, with quick access to the Garden State Parkway, Route 22, and the Cranford NJ Transit station. Kenilworth has held onto a tight-knit, multi-generational character with classic mid-century capes, ranches, split-levels, and colonials on tidy blocks. The borough is small enough that residents know their neighbors and own the Italian-American Festival and community events that anchor local life, but well-positioned enough that the commute to NYC, Newark, or anywhere along the Parkway is manageable.
Our Union office works the Kenilworth market across every transaction type — particularly first-time buyers and growing families attracted to the value relative to neighboring Cranford or Westfield.
Kenilworth's housing is largely single-family — mid-century capes, ranches, and split-levels built between the 1940s and 1970s, with a steady stream of renovations and additions throughout. The borough is small enough that pricing varies less by neighborhood than by individual property condition. The streets along Boulevard and the residential blocks running north-south through the borough are the most-requested areas. The streets near Kenilworth's downtown along South 21st Street offer walkable access to local shops and restaurants.
Kenilworth Public Schools operates Harding Elementary School (K-5) and David Brearley Middle / High School (6-12). Brearley is an intentionally small high school (~400 students) — students get more individual attention than at larger high schools, with a strong athletics tradition in the small-school division. Many Kenilworth families specifically value the small-school feel that comes with the borough's compact footprint.
Kenilworth's commute is strong. The Garden State Parkway runs along the borough's eastern edge with onramps minutes from any home. Route 22 runs through the southern portion of the borough providing east-west access. The Cranford NJ Transit station is roughly 5 minutes away with Raritan Valley Line service to Newark and Manhattan. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 40–55 minutes depending on traffic. Newark Liberty Airport is about 15 minutes south.
Kenilworth typically runs $500,000–$700,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older inventory in the high $400s and updated or larger homes pushing $750K–$900K. The April 2026 Union County median for single-family was $677,500 — Kenilworth runs at or slightly below depending on neighborhood. For buyers priced out of neighboring Cranford or wanting more accessible Union County entry, Kenilworth consistently delivers good value.
For broader market data, see our April 2026 Union County market report.
Kenilworth typically runs $500,000–$700,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older inventory in the high $400s and updated or larger homes pushing $750K–$900K. The April 2026 Union County median for single-family was $677,500 — Kenilworth runs at or slightly below depending on neighborhood. For buyers priced out of neighboring Cranford, Kenilworth delivers good value. Request a free home valuation for a specific home.
David Brearley Middle/High School is Kenilworth's small (~400 students) 6-12 school, named for the New Jersey signer of the US Constitution. The intentionally small size means students get more individual attention than at larger high schools. Brearley has a strong athletics tradition in the small-school division. Many Kenilworth families specifically value the small-school feel.
Strong. The Garden State Parkway runs along the borough's eastern edge with onramps minutes from any home. Route 22 runs through the southern portion. The Cranford NJ Transit station is roughly 5 minutes away with Raritan Valley Line service to Newark and Manhattan. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 40–55 minutes. Newark Liberty Airport is about 15 minutes south.
Kenilworth has held onto a tight-knit, multi-generational community character that surrounding towns have largely lost. Residents know their neighbors. Local events and traditions (including the Italian-American Festival) anchor borough life. The borough is small enough that the community feel is real — and it's one of the primary reasons multi-generational Kenilworth families stay.
Kenilworth and Cranford are neighbors and share much of the same geographic area. Cranford has a larger walkable downtown, top-ranked schools, the Rahway River parks, and runs significantly higher in price. Kenilworth offers more accessible pricing for similar suburban character but with a smaller school district and less downtown footprint. Many buyers consider both — Kenilworth often wins on price.
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works the Kenilworth market continuously. Call (973) 838-3600 or request a free home valuation to start.
Call our Union office at (973) 838-3600 or send us a quick note. We'll set up time to walk through your goals, the market, and what comes next — no obligation.
