The Town FilesKeyport, New Jersey
Borough in Monmouth County · population 7,204 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $417,100
- Household income
- $82,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 41.1
Keyport is a borough of 7,204 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $417,100, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 97% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 93% of New Jersey towns.
How Keyport ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Keyport is worth $417,100, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $82,321, which is more affordable than 17% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,458 a month. 50.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Keyport | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $417,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,458 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $82,321 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.2% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Keyport
| People | Keyport | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Keyport
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keyport since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 27, 2001 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2001.
Severe weather in Monmouth County since 1996
Monmouth County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Monmouth County
Monmouth County had 274,000 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,560 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Keyport itself the ACS puts it at 12.8%.
Public schools in Keyport
2 public schools with 991 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyport Central School | PK-8 | 616 | 9.1 |
| Keyport High School | 9-12 | 375 | 12.1 |
Towns near Keyport
- Cliffwood Beach, NJ1.2 mi · 3,036 people · home $365,600
- Aberdeen, NJ1.3 mi · 19,329 people · home $448,200
- Hazlet, NJ1.7 mi · 20,125 people · home $465,900
- Union Beach, NJ1.9 mi · 5,723 people · home $460,900
- Strathmore, NJ2.4 mi · 7,225 people · home $539,500
- Matawan, NJ2.4 mi · 9,565 people · home $467,800
- Keansburg, NJ2.7 mi · 9,755 people · home $311,800
- Laurence Harbor, NJ3.3 mi · 6,635 people · home $306,700
Keyport questions
Is Keyport, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Keyport scores better for retirees than 37% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 15%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Keyport?
The median owner-occupied home in Keyport is valued at $417,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,321, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,458 a month.
What is the weather like in Keyport?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 26.8 inches of snow.
Does Keyport get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Keyport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 27, 2001. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)