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Cape May Court House, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,375
Population
621/sq mi density
$74,503
Median Income
$44,940 per capita
$355,500
Home Value
$432,849 Zillow
$1,389
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
12,352 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,503 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$355,500 home value, $1,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$355,500
26% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
19% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,850
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$355,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$432,849
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median List Price
$629,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.7%
Owner-Occupied
33.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,389/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
123 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$333
Active Inventory
18
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $355,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,849 |
| Median Sale Price | $500,000 |
| Median List Price | $629,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $333 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,389 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 123 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 18 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $333 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,850 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |