New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Mays Landing is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,178. Residents earn $80,777 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mays Landing receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Mays Landing stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mays Landing is $80,777, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mays Landing is $236,500, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mays Landing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 17.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 85.1% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.9% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,777 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,972 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $236,500 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $302,677 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| Median List Price | $269,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 26.9% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,150 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,400 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4523°N, 74.7075°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |