What are the schools like in North Cape May, NJ?

School district data for North Cape May is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Cape May?

The median household income in North Cape May, NJ is $71,389 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in North Cape May, NJ?

North Cape May has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

North Cape May, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Cape May, NJ affordable or expensive?

North Cape May's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Cape May is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $282,600 and the median rent is $1,298 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Cape May, NJ?

North Cape May has a violent crime rate of 69.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1051.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Cape May, NJ a Good Place to Live?

North Cape May is a small town of 3,832 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $71,389 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: North Cape May stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Cape May is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Cape May city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.2

North Cape May's overall cost of living index is 105.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Cape May costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	North Cape May, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$282,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,298	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,389	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Cape May's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.5 /100k

Property Crime

1051.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Cape May, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Cape May sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Cape May, NJ
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	43.8"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	North Cape May, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,832	—
Median Age	55.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	30.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Villas, NJ 3 mi West Cape May, NJ 3 mi Cape May Point, NJ 3 mi Erma, NJ 3 mi Cape May, NJ 4 mi

North Cape May vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Cape May, NJ affordable or expensive?

North Cape May's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Cape May roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $282,600 and median rent is $1,298/month.

What is the crime rate in North Cape May, NJ?

North Cape May's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1051.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Cape May?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Cape May, NJ a good place to live?

North Cape May, NJ has a population of 3,832, a median household income of $71,389, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Cape May?

North Cape May averages 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Cape May?

The population of North Cape May, New Jersey is 3,832 with a median age of 55.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Cape May?

Key numbers for living in North Cape May: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $282,600, median household income $71,389, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Cape May side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.