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Cape May, NJ

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Population
2,716
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7 ft
Median Home Value
$863,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,576
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New JerseyPopulation rankingHighest population places in New JerseyNearest larger communityMilford, Delaware28 miles away · 14,723 residents.

About Cape May

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, situated on the Atlantic Ocean near the mouth of Delaware Bay. The southernmost municipality in New Jersey, it is one of the country's oldest seaside resort destinations, and the entire city is designated the Cape May Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The former Cape May Airport is now home to the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum.

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Low PopulationA+98.7ratingNearby Dining AccessA+97.4ratingWater Recreation AccessA96.6rating

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