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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 82.1% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.9% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,036 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,656 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,325 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,369 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% 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 | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $374,800 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $486,514 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,379 |
| 19% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,376/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,338 |
| Total Violent | 264.5/100K |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 55.7/100K |
| Assault | 208.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,754.1/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 334.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,392.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.8/100K |
| Arson | 13.9/100K |
| 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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4326°N, 74.2003°W |
| County FIPS | 36085 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,188/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,338 |
| Restaurants | 897 |
| Retail Stores | 1,354 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |