Mays Landing, New Jersey
Mays Landing is a community of 6,406 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Why visit Mays Landing
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Belcoville Post Office, Samuel Richards Hotel and Lake Lenape Park West.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Mays Landing
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About Mays Landing
Mays Landing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Atlantic County, New Jersey, located within Hamilton Township. As of the 2020 census, Mays Landing had a population of 5,603.
From the Wikipedia article Mays Landing, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Belcoville Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
School building in New Jersey, United States of America
Samuel Richards Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Mays Landing, New Jersey
Hamilton Historical Library & Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
49 Mill Street, Mays Landing
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes5
Freddy J's Bar & Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Burger, Barbecue, Ribs · 0.7 mi
5698 Somers Point Road, Mays Landing
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.0 mi
6002 Main Street, Mays Landing
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Where to stay1
History
The community was named for Captain George May, who sailed the Great Egg Harbor River in 1740, and purchased land in the area in 1756. The location was suitable for building ships using local timber and iron from Weymouth foundries. In February 1837, Atlantic County was created and Mays Landing was established as the county seat. The Atlantic County Courthouse was built here in 1838.
From the History section of Mays Landing, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Mays Landing Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
School · 1.2 mi
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard, Mays Landing
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
School · 4.4 mi
2 Alder Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
Egg Harbor Township High School
School · 5.8 mi
24 High School Drive, Egg Harbor Township
George L. Hess Educational Complex
School · 1.6 mi
700 Babcock Road, Mays Landing
William Davies Middle School
School · 1.6 mi
1876 Dr Dennis Foreman Drive, Mays Landing
Map of Mays Landing
41 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 (8 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, 7 miles away.
- McKee City 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- English Creek 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Cologne 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Estell Manor 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bargaintown 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Egg Harbor City 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Linwood 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Somers Point 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Pleasantville 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- East Vineland 11 mi west, about 17 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
- 6028 Main Street, Mays Landing, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Presbyterian Church, Mays Landing, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Belcoville Post Office NRHP, Smallbones, Public domain
- Samuel Richards Hotel, Mays Landing, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
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