At a Glance
Median Income
$87,484
$35,690 per capita
Home Value
$274,500
Zillow: $394,314
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
1,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.0% smoking rate
How Keansburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keansburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keansburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keansburg residents earn a median household income of $87,484 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,690. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keansburg is $274,500 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,314. Median rent is $1,649/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Keansburg reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,279/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Keansburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,729
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density9,093/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,484
Per Capita$35,690
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,500
Rent$1,649
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$394,314
Housing Units4,397
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent177/100K
Property1,279/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation-5 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Keansburg was founded in 1917.
The median home in Keansburg was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.