At a Glance
Median Income
$65,948
$28,712 per capita
Home Value
$328,100
Zillow: $526,633
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
68.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
11.1% smoking rate
How Keasbey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Keasbey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Keasbey a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Keasbey residents earn a median household income of $65,948 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,712. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Keasbey is $328,100 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,633. Median rent is $1,643/month, with 34.8% 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 1975.
Education
9.9% of adults in Keasbey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
68.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Keasbey 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 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,793
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,913/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born28.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,948
Per Capita$28,712
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
B+
Home Value$328,100
Rent$1,643
Ownership20.2%
Zillow$526,633
Housing Units928
Rent Burden34.8%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+68.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Keasbey was built in 1975.
12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
28.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.