New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Keyport, NJ
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About Keyport
Keyport, the "Pearl of the Bayshore," is a Raritan Bay waterfront borough with a Victorian-era downtown on Front Street, a working marina, and views across the bay. It runs its own PreK–12 district. The Henry Hudson Trail passes through town.


Home prices in Keyport
Home prices in Keyport vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Keyport
- Keyport waterfront and marina
- Front Street downtown
- Henry Hudson Trail
- Raritan Bay views
Commuting from Keyport
- Bus: NJ Transit 817 serves Keyport.
- Rail: no in-town station; nearest NJCL stations are Hazlet (1h15–1h30 typical to NY Penn) and Aberdeen-Matawan (1h10–1h25) — Shore Insight Monmouth County guide, June 2025; both roughly a 10–15-minute drive.
- Drive: roughly 50–60 minutes to Midtown with no traffic via the Garden State Parkway; 1h30+ in peak traffic.
- Sources read: Shore Insight Monmouth County transit guide (June 2025), NJ Transit bus listings, Moovit Keyport transit info.
Keyport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Keyport, NJ?
Home prices in Keyport vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Keyport, NJ?
Bus: NJ Transit 817 serves Keyport.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.