Kean University, New Jersey
Kean University is a community of 1,362 people in Union County, New Jersey.
Why visit Kean University
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 65 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kean University, Ritz Theatre, Belcher–Ogden Mansion and Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Kean University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do6
Kean University
School
Public university in New Jersey, United States
Ritz Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
South Front Street Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Union County, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks18
Belcher–Ogden Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Boxwood Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Caldwell Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Union County, New Jersey
Charles N. Fowler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Crane-Phillips House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Cranford, New Jersey
Elizabeth station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Evergreen Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Cemetery in Hillside, New Jersey
James Townley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Union County, New Jersey
Liberty Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic site and museum in Union, Union County, New Jersey, United States
Mid-Town Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Elizabeth, New Jersey
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Weequahic Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Park in Newark, New Jersey
Warinanco Park
Park · 1.6 mi
204-acre park in Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes65
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Restaurant · Latin American, Colombian, Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
The Official Empanada of the New York Red Bulls
262 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Bull Horns Burger + Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Grill · 1.1 mi
505, STE 106 North Broad Street
Mo-Su 11:00-03:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.1 mi
465 North Broad Street, Elizabeth
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Jalapeño de Fuego
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
334 Murray Street, Elizabeth
Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00; Mo closed
NOAH Osteria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
14 Julian Place, Elizabeth
Tu-Th 17:00-02:00; Fr 17:00-03:00; Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 12:00-24:00
The Halal Zone
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.1 mi
400 North Broad Street
Su 14:00-23:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-02:00
53 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship51
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Temple B'Nai Abraham
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Saint Catherine's Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
1000 North Broad Street, Hillside
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare5
Map of Kean University
243 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Intl Ap 72502 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Roselle Park 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Elizabeth 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Roselle 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Linden 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Newark 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Rahway 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- East Orange 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Westfield 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Harrison 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Bayonne 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- FirstPresbyterianElizabeth, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newark 098, Unknown author, Public domain
- James Townley House, Union, NJ - rear view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crane-PhilipsHouse, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Weequahic High School, Newark, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StJohnsParsonageElizabethNJ, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bnai Abraham Deliverance Temple jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Boxwood-hall, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty-hall-elizabeth, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BelcherOgden, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ElizabethPublicLibrary, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EVERGREEN CEMETERY, UNION COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodruff House At Hillside Historical Society, Skarwowski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elizabeth, NJ-1, Dagrecco1982 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Caldwell Parsonage, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CHARLES N. FOWLER HOUSE, ELIZABETH, UNION COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kenilworth NJ Oswald Nitschke House, Josconklin, CC BY-SA 3.0
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