Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Keansburg
Keansburg, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,597
Population
10,068
Renter Mix
54% Rent
An amusement-filled beach town in the suburbs of New Jersey
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A part of the Jersey Shore, Keansburg offers a bustling urban oasis for its residents on the Raritan Bay in the suburbs of New Jersey. This coastal town is known for Keansburg Beach, where locals can enjoy the bay’s sandy shoreline and fishing piers. Families flock to this area for all of the kid-friendly fun, including the Keansburg Amusement Park and the Jersey Shore Waterpark.
Enjoy a beachside boardwalk, rides, games, and food! This city is home to many small businesses, including services, restaurants, and bars. Various shopping centers, community parks, and public schools sit just outside of town. The nearest public transit stop is at the Middletown Station, but one of Keansburg’s greatest perks is its proximity to New York City located about 40 miles north by major Interstates.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,687
Average: $85,492
Education
1,378
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,809
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Keansburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Keansburg, NJ is $1,597 for one bedroom, $2,005 for two bedrooms, and $1,956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Keansburg has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,597/month
737 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Keansburg, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
667 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
555 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
335 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
388 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bayshore Waterfront Park
- Deep Cut Gardens
- Leonardo State Marina
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Historic Longstreet Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.