The Town FilesMcKee City, New Jersey
Community in Atlantic County · population 9,758 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,100
- Household income
- $68,133
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 39.8
McKee City is a community of 9,758 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $218,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 76% of New Jersey towns.
How McKee City 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 McKee City is worth $218,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $68,133, which is more affordable than 74% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,799 a month. 59.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | McKee City | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $68,133 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in McKee City
| People | McKee City | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in McKee City
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McKee City since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1987 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 3, 1980.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 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 Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in McKee City itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in McKee City
2 public schools with 1,964 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School | 4-5 | 1,038 | 10.4 |
| Alder Avenue Middle School | 6-8 | 926 | 11.7 |
Towns near McKee City
- Mays Landing, NJ3.0 mi · 5,603 people · home $263,700
- English Creek, NJ4.5 mi · 3,364 people · home $248,600
- Egg Harbor, NJ4.9 mi · 47,842 people · home $312,700
- Hamilton, NJ5.3 mi · 27,484 people · home $246,200
- Pomona, NJ5.7 mi · 7,416 people · home $279,000
- Bargaintown, NJ6.2 mi · 5,360 people · home $351,700
- Northfield, NJ7.2 mi · 8,434 people · home $316,200
- Linwood, NJ8.2 mi · 6,971 people · home $394,700
McKee City questions
Is McKee City, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McKee City scores better for retirees than 26% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 55%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in McKee City?
The median owner-occupied home in McKee City is valued at $218,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,133, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,799 a month.
What is the weather like in McKee City?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does McKee City get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McKee City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1987. 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)