At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$53,959 per capita
Home Value
$698,300
Zillow: $1,496,189
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
532/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
8.7% smoking rate
How West Cape May Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Cape May's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Cape May a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Cape May residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,959. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 West Cape May is $698,300 , 148% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,496,189. Median rent is $1,352/month, with 34.0% 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
West Cape May reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 532/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in West Cape May hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population934
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$53,959
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
D
Home Value$698,300
Rent$1,352
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$1,496,189
Housing Units1,072
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property532/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+17.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute14 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
West Cape May was founded in 1884.
The median home in West Cape May was built in 1972.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% 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.