Cape May, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,789 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,230 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$823,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,054 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
2
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
5
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 35
Feb 3 4 37
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 3 2 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NJ State Senate District 1, NJ Assembly District 01, NJ
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Schools

Cape May City Elementary School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
West Cape May Elementary School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Sandman Consolidated School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cumberland County College
36 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Beebe Medical Center
17 miles, W • 4.1 star
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
27 miles, W • 2.3 star
Shore Medical Center
31 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
40 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
67 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
92 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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