HammontonNew Jersey
Hammonton is a town in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that has been referred to as the "Blueberry Capital of the World".
Intro: Wikipedia
About Hammonton
Set in the southern part of New Jersey, Hammonton is a close-knit town counting 15,036 people who proudly call it home.
Hammonton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 40.75 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 369 residents per square mile.
What Makes Hammonton Unique
- The only place in America named Hammonton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,036.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hammonton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hammonton Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hammonton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hammonton
- Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
- Hammonton High School
- Hammonton Middle School
- Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ancora Psych Hosp · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.