Cape May Point, NJ

This borough of 289 residents needs 3 more housing units over the next five years. Cape May Point is part of the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization.

Housing snapshot

Population
289 (2026)
Households
80
Median household income
$97,099 (2026)
Typical home value
$1,628,962
Owner-occupied
12%
Five-year housing need
3 units

Comparison to other New Jersey municipalities

Cape May Point: $97,099 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$46K >$255K
Cape May Point: None jobs to household ratio
<0.11 >2.52
Cape May Point: No permit data
<0% >12.6%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Cape May Point, NJ is valued at $1,628,962, well above the New Jersey average of $576,578. With a median household income of $97,099 in Cape May Point, NJ, the typical home is far out of reach for most households, requiring roughly $276,993 more in annual income to afford.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Cape May Point, NJ has roughly 80 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Cape May Point, NJ is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 93% of units. Cape May Point, NJ is a heavily renter-occupied market, with just 12% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?