Keyport, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Keyport is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 7,159. Residents earn $79,036 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,159 Population 5,188/sq mi density
$79,036 Median Income $45,656 per capita
$374,800 Home Value $486,514 Zillow
$1,379 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
265 Violent Crime/100K 1,754 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$79,036 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$374,800 home value, $1,379/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K (30% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,036
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $374,800
33% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 265/100K
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.8%
6% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,379
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,159
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density5,188/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,036
Per Capita$45,656
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$23,779M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$374,800
Rent$1,379
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$486,514

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property1,754/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault209/100K
Burglary334/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+93.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Is Keyport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keyport receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Keyport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keyport is $79,036, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.3% 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 Keyport is $374,800, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Keyport is below the national average at 265 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,754 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Keyport 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.

Keyport has a population of 7,159 with a density of 5,188 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 5.3% Black.

Population

7,159
Total Population
5,188
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Keyport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.1%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.9%
34% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Keyport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keyport is $79,036, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Keyport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,036
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,656
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
IRS Avg AGI$81,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% 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 Rate1.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Keyport is $374,800, 33% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,379 (19% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $486,514.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$374,800
33% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$486,514

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,379
19% above US avg

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-Occupied55.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,820
95% above US avg
Effective Rate1.82%
In Keyport, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.5% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression15.5%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death6,376/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,338
Keyport has a violent crime rate of 265 per 100,000 residents, 30% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,754 per 100,000 (11% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent264.5/100K
30% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery55.7/100K
Assault208.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,754.1/100K
11% below US avg
Burglary334.1/100K
Theft1,392.2/100K
Vehicle Theft27.8/100K
Arson13.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Keyport 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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density5,188/sq mi
Coordinates40.4326°N, 74.2003°W
County FIPS36085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above 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+35.8%
6% above US avg
High School+93.6%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,188/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
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 Commute27.4 min
Work from Home10.2%

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