Living in West Cape May, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Cape May · Census data 2020–2024
West Cape May has 1,011 residents with a median age of 60.2. The median household income is $91,250 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $751,100, the median rent is $1,232/month.
West Cape May is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Cape May at a glance
- Population
- 1,011
- Median age
- 60.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $751,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,232/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is West Cape May a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 65% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Cape May
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Cape May the median home value is $751,100, 126% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,695 a month in housing costs.
West Cape May median household income
The median household income in West Cape May is $91,250 and the income per person is $61,404. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Cape May: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,028
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 52.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.08
52.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Cape May has many vacation and second homes.
West Cape May demographics
- Population
- 1,011
- Median age
- 60.2
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.8%
- Households
- 487
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Cape May ›
Education in West Cape May
55% of adults 25 and older in West Cape May have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 26.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Cape May
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 43.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
West Cape May vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cape May | 1,011 | $91,250 | $751,100 | $1,232 |
| Cape May Point | 138 | $86,125 | $1,050,000 | — |
| Cape May | 2,767 | $62,576 | $863,900 | $1,013 |
| North Cape May | 3,731 | $86,962 | $393,300 | $1,709 |
| Lower | 21,956 | $84,962 | $364,900 | $1,386 |
| Erma | 1,959 | $96,885 | $409,900 | $1,530 |
| Diamond Beach | 350 | $125,357 | $696,700 | — |
| Villas | 9,735 | $80,974 | $301,600 | $1,719 |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,077 | $69,089 | $590,900 | $957 |
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What is the median household income in West Cape May, NJ?
The median household income in West Cape May is $91,250, 12% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Cape May?
The median home value in West Cape May is $751,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Cape May?
The median gross rent in West Cape May is $1,232 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is West Cape May, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 65% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Cape May?
The median age in West Cape May is 60.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Cape May?
The average commute to work in West Cape May is 15 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Cape May?
The unemployment rate in West Cape May is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Cape May?
55% of adults in West Cape May have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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