At a Glance
Median Income
$57,230
$65,085 per capita
Home Value
$823,800
Zillow: $745,433
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
2,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.9% smoking rate
How Cape May Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape May's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape May a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cape May residents earn a median household income of $57,230 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,085. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape May is $823,800 , 192% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $745,433. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Cape May reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,650/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Cape May hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape May has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,789
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,230
Per Capita$65,085
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
F
Home Value$823,800
Rent$1,013
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$745,433
Housing Units3,877
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property2,650/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Cape May was founded in 1611.
The median home in Cape May was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.