Cape May County, NJ
Living in Cape May County
Bikeability54
Walkability57
Commute67
Public Transit40
Affordability36
Public Safety78
Airports74
Hospitals29
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
93kPopulation-4.6k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$300kMedian Home Value-$37k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$975Median Monthly Rent+$158 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cape May County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Cape May County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cape May County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding49
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cape May County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cape May County, NJ
Cape Christian Academy
2 miles, S
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
5 miles, S
Wildwood Catholic High School
6 miles, S
Cape Trinity Catholic School
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Cape May County, NJ
Stockton University
33 miles, NE
Wesley College
37 miles, W
Delaware State University
38 miles, W
Rowan University
45 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cape May County, NJ
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
2 miles, E
Shore Medical Center
21 miles, NE
Beebe Medical Center
26 miles, SW
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Cape May County, NJ
Atlantic City International Airport
29 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
58 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
82 miles, N