West Cape May, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
934 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$698,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$922 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,133 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.1% 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 leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

West Cape May Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Cape May City Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Sandman Consolidated School
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Beebe Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
25 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

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