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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 83.3% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,484 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,690 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,325 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,369 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,738 |
| County GDP | $23,779M |
| Restaurants | 897 |
| Healthcare | 1,338 |
| Retail | 1,354 |
| Manufacturing | 121 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $274,500 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $372,217 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $277 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,649 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,588 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,376/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,338 |
| Total Violent | 260.2/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.0/100K |
| Robbery | 80.1/100K |
| Assault | 140.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,121.9/100K |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 290.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,771.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 60.1/100K |
| Arson | 20.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -5 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4519°N, 74.1556°W |
| County FIPS | 36085 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,093/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,338 |
| Restaurants | 897 |
| Retail Stores | 1,354 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |