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McKee City.
McKee City is an unincorporated community in Atlantic County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in McKee City
McKee City is a community of 10,843 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $68,133, median rent runs about $1,799 per month, and median home values are around $218,000. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.
McKee City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in McKee City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In McKee City, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (13.3%), and 7.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.1%
of households
Married Couples
35.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in McKee City
In McKee City, home values are 52% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,695
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in McKee City
Unemployment in Atlantic County, which includes McKee City, is 1.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
McKee City: Atlantic County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Atlantic County (county-wide) · Annual averages
McKee City is about 4% of Atlantic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What McKee City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23 min avg
How McKee City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In McKee City, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Regional airport · few flights389k passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hamilton Township Police Department, Atlantic County, which covers McKee City, runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
89.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,582
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hamilton Township Police Department, Atlantic County (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Atlantic County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Atlantic County, which includes McKee City, the most common type is winter weather, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Dense Fog | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Atlantic County, county-wide
McKee City is about 4% of Atlantic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Atlantic County, which includes McKee City, is typically good — 300 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
300
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Atlantic County, county-wide
McKee City is about 4% of Atlantic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
McKee City has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.0"
Annual Snowfall
17.4"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.23" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 4.52" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.32" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.34" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.47" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 4.59" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 3.55" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in McKee City
Uninsured
1.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside McKee City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Somers Point
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Atlantic City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education28.6% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in McKee City
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Great Egg Harbor River, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for McKee City
McKee City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Egg Harbor River (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
10 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
34 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
43 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
46 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayCities Near McKee City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to McKee City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
McKee City FAQ
Is McKee City, New Jersey affordable?⌄
McKee City's median rent is $1,799/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $68,133/year. Median home value is $218,100.
Is McKee City, New Jersey safe?⌄
McKee City is policed by the Hamilton Township Police Department, Atlantic County, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 90 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2582 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in McKee City, New Jersey?⌄
Atlantic County, which includes McKee City, has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in McKee City, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in McKee City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,799/month and median household income is $68,133/year. The median home value is $218,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in McKee City, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in McKee City is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from