Absecon, New Jersey
Absecon is a city of 9,170 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey, founded in February 29, 1872.
Why visit Absecon
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Jonathan Pitney House and Noyes Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Absecon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Absecon
Absecon (, ab-SEE-kin) is a city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,137, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 726 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 8,411, which in turn reflected an increase of 773 (+10.1%) from the 7,638 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Absecon, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Dr. Jonathan Pitney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Absecon, New Jersey, United States
Noyes Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
Art museum in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes21
9 more on the map.
History
The current City of Absecon was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 29, 1872, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township. Then on March 24, 1902, the City of Absecon replaced the town. The city is named for the Absegami tribe of Native Americans, from the word "Absogami", which means "little stream".
From the History section of Absecon, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Absecon-Atlantic City Area
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
655 White Horse Pike, Absecon
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Atlantic Community Charter School
School · 4.4 mi
112 South New York Rd, Galloway
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
School · 4.7 mi
2499 Spruce Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
School · 5.0 mi
1700 Marmora Avenue, Atlantic City
Healthcare2
Map of Absecon
115 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 4.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.5 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlantic City Intl Ap 72407 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Atlantic County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Absecon Highlands 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Pleasantville 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Atlantic City 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Pomona 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Northfield 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Smithville 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Stockton University 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Ventnor City 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Brigantine 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Margate City 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dr. Jonathan Pitney House, Beachboyce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Jonathan Pitney House 2024, RomeImagesPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noyes Museum Front, SnowFire, CC BY 4.0
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