Cape May County

NJ · Pop. 26,986 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cape May County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 26,986.

$/Acre: $5,595

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 42.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax8.15%

Cost of Living Index115.2

Median Household Income$92,917

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,595

Median Home Price$414K

Acres for Sale1633

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,087 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)111 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K305

Property Crime /100K196

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate