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McKee City, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,843 Population 2,250/sq mi density
$81,667 Median Income $38,648 per capita
$232,000 Home Value $302,677 Zillow
$1,745 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,667 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,000 home value, $1,745/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

McKee City, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,667
9% above
$38,648 per capita
Home Value
$232,000
18% below
Zillow: $302,677
Median Rent
$1,745/mo
50% above
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
824/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How McKee City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McKee City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
82%
Rent
150%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKee City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKee City residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,648. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKee City is $232,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,677. Median rent is $1,745/month, with 30.2% 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 1999.

Safety & Crime

McKee City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 824/100K.

Education

30.2% of adults in McKee City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKee City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population10,843
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$38,648
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$232,000
Rent$1,745
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$302,677
Housing Units4,695
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property824/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation41 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in McKee City was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.