Cape May, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 17,392 residents · New Jersey
B+
76/100
95
Safety Score
74
Affordability
$77K
Median Income
$346K
Median Home Value
Is Cape May, NJ a Good Place to Live?
Cape May receives an overall livability grade of B+ (76/100), placing it among the better areas in New Jersey. Safety scores A+ (95/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B+ (74/100) with a median household income of $76,624 and median home values around $345,900.
About 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. 78% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 48.
$1,180
Median Rent/mo
35.9%
College Educated
5.6%
Unemployment
78%
Owner-Occupied
48
Median Age
17,392
Population
1
Zip Codes
Cape May
County
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Neighborhoods in Cape May
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08204Cape May Co. | 76 B+ | 95 | 74 | $77K | $346K | 17,392 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.