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Keansburg, NJ


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Keansburg, New Jersey

Keansburg, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 3 miles N of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Keansburg contains a population of approximately 10,732.

The People and Families of Keansburg

In Keansburg, about 42% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Keansburg.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Keansburg had a median family income of $45,438.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Keansburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Keansburg Housing

Keansburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Keansburg, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Keansburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Keansburg Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Keansburg, NJ

Comparing Keansburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men51
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income51
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times25
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents38
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime31

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