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Mays Landing, NJ


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Mays Landing, New Jersey

Mays Landing, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 16 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 41 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Mays Landing has a population of 2,321.

The People and Families of Mays Landing

In Mays Landing, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mays Landing had a median family income of $60,000. To its credit, the people in Mays Landing value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mays Landing ($1,035). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mays Landing Housing

About 68% of housing units in Mays Landing are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Mays Landing benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Mays Landing, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mays Landing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mays Landing Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mays Landing Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mays Landing Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Mays Landing Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Mays Landing People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mays Landing Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mays Landing Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mays Landing Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mays Landing College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mays Landing, NJ

Comparing Mays Landing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women106
Well-Paid Single Men105
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income94
People in Middle Class or Better95
College Educated Adults94
People Above Poverty84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents18
Affordability of Property Taxes19

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