At a Glance
Median Income
$88,333
$150,725 per capita
Home Value
$987,200
Zillow: $1,496,189
Bachelor's Degree+
60.6%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
8.8% smoking rate
How Cape May Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape May Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape May Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cape May Point residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $150,725. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Point is $987,200 , 250% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,496,189. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
60.6% of adults in Cape May Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape May Point 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
Population155
Median Age70.9 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$150,725
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
F
Home Value$987,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,496,189
Housing Units676
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Cape May Point was founded in 1878.
The median home in Cape May Point was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.