Mays Landing, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,178 Population 1,095/sq mi density
$80,777 Median Income $43,972 per capita
$236,500 Home Value $310,435 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,777 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,500 home value, $1,150/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Mays Landing, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,777
7% above
$43,972 per capita
Home Value
$236,500
16% below
Zillow: $310,435
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
1% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
6% above
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Mays Landing Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mays Landing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
84%
Rent
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mays Landing a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mays Landing residents earn a median household income of $80,777 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,972. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mays Landing is $236,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,435. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

35.8% of adults in Mays Landing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mays Landing has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,178
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,777
Per Capita$43,972
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,500
Rent$1,150
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$310,435
Housing Units2,554
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation23 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Mays Landing was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.