Keansburg, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Keansburg is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 9,729. Residents earn $87,484 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
9,729 Population 9,093/sq mi density
$87,484 Median Income $35,690 per capita
$274,500 Home Value $372,217 Zillow
$1,649 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
260 Violent Crime/100K 2,122 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,484 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$274,500 home value, $1,649/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K (32% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,484
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $274,500
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 260/100K
32% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,649
42% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Keansburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,729
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density9,093/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,484
Per Capita$35,690
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$23,779M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,500
Rent$1,649
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$372,217

Crime

F
Violent260/100K
Property2,122/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary290/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation-5 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+89.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Libraries14

Is Keansburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keansburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Keansburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keansburg is $87,484, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Keansburg is $274,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,649 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Keansburg is below the national average at 260 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,122 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Keansburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Keansburg has a population of 9,729 with a density of 9,093 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.9%), with 11% Black.

Population

9,729
Total Population
9,093
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Keansburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.3%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.7%
25% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Keansburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keansburg is $87,484, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Keansburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,484
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,690
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
IRS Avg AGI$81,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,738
County GDP$23,779M

Business (County)

Restaurants897
Healthcare1,338
Retail1,354
Manufacturing121

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,820
95% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Keansburg is $274,500, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,649 (42% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $372,217.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,500
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$372,217
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$277
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio95.8%
Price Drops13.3%
Inventory30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,649
42% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,588

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied52.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,820
95% above US avg
Effective Rate2.48%
In Keansburg, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.6% report depression. 25.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Keansburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity25.8%
Depression16.6%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.9%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death6,376/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,338
Keansburg has a violent crime rate of 260 per 100,000 residents, 32% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,122 per 100,000 (8% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Keansburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent260.2/100K
32% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape40.0/100K
Robbery80.1/100K
Assault140.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,121.9/100K
8% above US avg
Burglary290.3/100K
Theft1,771.6/100K
Vehicle Theft60.1/100K
Arson20.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Keansburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-5 ft (-2 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density9,093/sq mi
Coordinates40.4519°N, 74.1556°W
County FIPS36085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 35.1%

Winner: Republican by 29.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+89.2%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density9,093/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,338
Restaurants897
Retail Stores1,354

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home5.4%

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