At a Glance
Median Income
$82,198
$49,518 per capita
Home Value
$323,900
Zillow: $385,472
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How North Cape May Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Cape May's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Cape May a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Cape May residents earn a median household income of $82,198 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,518. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 North Cape May is $323,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,472. Median rent is $1,331/month, with 21.7% 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 1966.
Education
29.2% of adults in North Cape May hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North 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
Population3,577
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,198
Per Capita$49,518
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A
Home Value$323,900
Rent$1,331
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$385,472
Housing Units2,947
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation16 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in North Cape May was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% 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.