Keansburg, NJ

Keansburg, New Jersey

Introduction to Keansburg, New Jersey

Keansburg, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 3 miles N of Middletown, New Jersey 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.

Keansburg History

Keansburg was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Europeans arrived in the area beginning with Henry Hudson, who landed here in September of 1609. Europeans began purchasing land from the natives and started settling in the area. Their primary occupation was farming. The area came to be known as “Waackaak,” which came from a Lenape term, “Wakioak,” meaning the “land of plenty." The present borough of Keansburg was officially incorporated in March 1917.

Keansburg and nearby Attractions

• Runaway Rapids Waterpark
• Bayshore Waterfront Park
• Natco Lake
• Steamboat Dock Museum
• Vietnam Era Educational Center
• Tatum County Park

Things To Do In Keansburg

Keansburg has been a very popular destination for tourists for many years. The seaside and its amusement parks attract people from all over. The water park, Runaway Rapids, is also very popular. Besides that, one can always spend relaxing hours on the beach or go for a swim.

Keansburg Transportation

The Newark International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Keansburg Higher Education

Options for higher education are available at Brookdale Community College, Cuny College of Staten Island and Monmouth University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Keansburg, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Keansburg Almanac

Keansburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Keansburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Keansburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Keansburg High Schools (2004)

KEANSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
140 PORT MONMOUTH ROAD
732-787-7575
Serves 532 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Keansburg Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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