Living in McKee City, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKee City · Census data 2020–2024
McKee City has 10,731 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $68,133 (34% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $218,100, the median rent is $1,799/month.
McKee City at a glance
- Population
- 10,731
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $68,133State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $218,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,799/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is McKee City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McKee City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McKee City the median home value is $218,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,799 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,979 a month in housing costs.
McKee City median household income
The median household income in McKee City is $68,133 and the income per person is $36,435. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in McKee City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,952
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.25
McKee City demographics
- Population
- 10,731
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 4,753
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKee City ›
Education in McKee City
28.6% of adults 25 and older in McKee City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKee City
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
McKee City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKee City | 10,731 | $68,133 | $218,100 | $1,799 |
| Mays Landing | 6,406 | $83,056 | $263,700 | $1,131 |
| Cologne | 1,083 | $128,036 | $339,400 | $2,325 |
| English Creek | 2,548 | $63,986 | $248,600 | $2,599 |
| Egg Harbor | 48,073 | $97,190 | $312,700 | $1,456 |
| Hamilton | 28,204 | $78,850 | $246,200 | $1,691 |
| Pomona | 7,995 | $99,118 | $279,000 | $1,082 |
| Germania | 890 | $127,869 | $351,900 | — |
| Bargaintown | 5,377 | $131,973 | $351,700 | $2,406 |
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What is the median household income in McKee City, NJ?
The median household income in McKee City is $68,133, 34% 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 McKee City?
The median home value in McKee City is $218,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in McKee City?
The median gross rent in McKee City is $1,799 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is McKee City, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in McKee City?
The median age in McKee City is 39.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in McKee City?
The average commute to work in McKee City is 23 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McKee City?
The unemployment rate in McKee City is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKee City?
28.6% of adults in McKee City 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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