Living in Keyport, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keyport · Census data 2020–2024
Keyport has 7,171 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $82,321 (21% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $417,100, the median rent is $1,458/month.
Keyport at a glance
- Population
- 7,171
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $82,321State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $417,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,458/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Keyport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Keyport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keyport the median home value is $417,100, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,458 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,510 a month in housing costs.
Keyport median household income
The median household income in Keyport is $82,321 and the income per person is $48,764. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Keyport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,457
- Owner-occupied
- 50.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.18
Keyport demographics
- Population
- 7,171
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 3,273
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keyport ›
Education in Keyport
35.2% of adults 25 and older in Keyport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keyport
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Keyport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyport | 7,171 | $82,321 | $417,100 | $1,458 |
| Cliffwood Beach | 3,056 | $116,500 | $365,600 | — |
| Aberdeen | 19,332 | $121,795 | $448,200 | $1,943 |
| Hazlet | 20,470 | $122,020 | $465,900 | $1,400 |
| Union Beach | 5,707 | $119,250 | $460,900 | $2,567 |
| Strathmore | 6,708 | $151,855 | $539,500 | $1,592 |
| Matawan | 9,710 | $123,354 | $467,800 | $1,824 |
| Keansburg | 9,719 | $81,428 | $311,800 | $1,679 |
| Laurence Harbor | 6,191 | $84,291 | $306,700 | $1,903 |
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What is the median household income in Keyport, NJ?
The median household income in Keyport is $82,321, 21% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Keyport?
The median home value in Keyport is $417,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Keyport?
The median gross rent in Keyport is $1,458 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Keyport, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Keyport?
The median age in Keyport is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Keyport?
The average commute to work in Keyport is 30 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keyport?
The unemployment rate in Keyport is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keyport?
35.2% of adults in Keyport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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