Keyport, NJ

Keyport, New Jersey

Introduction to Keyport, New Jersey

Keyport, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 5 miles NW of Middletown, New Jersey and 21 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. About 7,568 people live in Keyport.

Keyport History

In 1714, the Kearny family settled in the area and established a plantation featuring timber and produce. This plantation was auctioned off more than a century later, and the community of Keyport was established in 1830. It developed into a major shipping and shipbuilding center over the next few decades. The town of Keyport was formed on March 17, 1870. One of the pioneering aviation companies, the Aeromarine Plan & Motor Company, operated in Keyport from 1917 to 1937. On April 2, 1908, Keyport was reincorporated as a borough. The community is nicknamed the "Gateway to the Bayshore" or the "Pearl of the Bayshore".

Keyport and nearby Attractions

• Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island
• Steamboat Dock Museum
• Allaire State Park
• Keyport Fire Museum
• Gateway National Recreation Area
• Staten Island Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Keyport

Keyport is home to the Steamboat Dock Museum and the Keyport Fire Museum. The Steamboat Dock Museum houses historically important artifacts and memorabilia, while the Keyport Fire Museum has equipment from the 19th century on display. The Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park features the Empire Fulton Ferry as well as a 9-acre waterfront park. At the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and biking.

Keyport Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Keyport Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University and Middlesex County College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Keyport, NJ

Comparing Keyport 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

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

Keyport Almanac

Keyport Climate

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

Keyport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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Keyport Public Libraries

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Keyport High Schools (2004)

KEYPORT HIGH
351 BROAD STREET
732-264-0902
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 637 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Keyport Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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