Mays Landing, NJ Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Gabriella Apr 1, 2026

Rent in Mays Landing getting crazy

Been living here since 2009. Household incomes average around $80,777 in Mays Landing. Rent is about $1,150/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 6,178 people. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-...

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sophia_chef Dec 29, 2025

Is Mays Landing a good place to live?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 6,178, Mays Landing is a small town. Rent is about $1,150/month for a decent place. Median household income is $80,777, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising...

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Gabriella Jun 30, 2025

Planning a move to Mays Landing -neighborhoods?

I work in tech and With a population of 6,178, Mays Landing is a small town. Household incomes average around $80,777 in Mays Landing. It's a a small town city with about 6,178 people. Rent is about $1,150/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, bu...

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Jack Moore Feb 1, 2025

Is it worth buying in Mays Landing?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while.

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