Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Bagel Time Café
Coffee Shop
Avalon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Out There Coffee
Coffee Shop
Freda's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Tyme
Coffee Shop
Magic Brain Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bella Vida Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
Ida Lewis Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Emlen Physick Estate
Museum
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
Art Gallery
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
Theatre Arts
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
Attraction
Cape May Stage
Theatre Arts
Cape May Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Washington Street Gallery
Art Gallery
SOMA NewArt Gallery
Art Gallery
HCSV Welcome Center
Museum
Cape May Museum
Museum
World War II Lookout Tower
Attraction
Putt Putt Golf
Attraction
Concrete Ship
Attraction
USS Atlantus Ruins
Attraction
Food and Drink (29) D-
Dry Dock Ice Cream Bar & Grill
Fast Food
Harborview Club
Bar
Mayer's Tavern
Bar
The Wine Cellar
Bar
King Edward Bar
Bar
Fudge Kitchen
Sweets
Zoe's Cape Cafe
Fast Food
Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Cione Ice Cream
Fast Food
Seaside Sweets
Sweets
Big Wave Burritos
Fast Food
Cape May Peanut Butter Co.
Fast Food
The Patio
Bar
Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard
Fast Food
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Sweets
Stewart's
Fast Food
Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill
Bar
Fralinger's Original Salt Water Taffy
Sweets
Peace Pie
Sweets
Collier's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hot Dog Tommy's
Fast Food
Fine Fellows Creamery
Sweets
Cocomoe's Ice Cream Parlor
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Cape May Beach Club
Community Centre
Kiwanis Club of Cape May
Community Centre
Cape May VFW Post 386
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Bagel Time Café
Bakery
Madison's Bakery
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Cape May Fish Market
Seafood
Beaches & Creme
Grocery Store
Cape May Olive Oil
Grocery Store
Pretty Tasty Cupcakes
Bakery
Cape May Market
Grocery Store
Seaside Cheese Company
Cheese
Village Bakery
Bakery
Acme/Savon
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Harborview Park
Park
Cape May Kiwanis Community Park
Park
Lafayette Street Park
Park
Cape May Dog Park
Park
Cape May Rotary Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Pavilion Park
Park
Shops (21) F
Wawa
Convenience Store
Cape May Beach and Kite Shop
Toys
Coast Guard Exchange
Department Store
The Wine Cellar
Convenience Store
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Village Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Winterwood Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Colors
Clothing
Cotton Company
Clothing
Maryann's
Fashion
Authentic Resortwear
Clothing
Kaleidescope
Gift Shop
Dellas 5 & 10
Department Store
Just for Laughs
Clothing
Zoo Co.
Toys
Caroline Boutique
Clothing
Casale's Shoes
Shoes
Bamboo Shack Boutique
Clothing
Swain's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Making Waves
Clothing
Across the Way
Gift Shop
Cape May Linen Outlet
Fabric
West End Garage
Furniture
Village Country Store
Gift Shop
Radical Hobbies
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Cape May.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Cape May
Transit Station
Seashore Rd at Sandman Blvd - Rt 552
Bus Stop
Town Bank Rd + Sunnyside Dr
Bus Stop
Bayshore Rd at Town Bank Rd - Rt 552
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Cape May is 156/100 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Cape May crime rates are 4,007 per 100k, which is 147% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
3,796 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
211 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A-

The median income in Cape May is $64,330 - which is 13% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$64,330 C
Unemployment Rate
0.8% A+
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Samuel J. Call Clinic
Clinic
VA Clinic
Clinic
Coast Guard Fire Department
Fire Station
Cape May Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Cape May Beach Patrol
Police
Cape May Point Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing C

Cape May home prices are $651,600 - which is 106% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$651,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A
Home Affordability
10.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Cape May graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (4) F
Cape May City Elementary School
West Cape May Elementary School
Carl T. Mitnick School
Sandman Consolidated School
Maud Abrams School
Crest Memorial School
High Schools (1) F
Lower Cape May Regional High School
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ratings A+

Cape May has an overall rating of 91% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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Cape May, NJ Area Guide

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  • Cape May has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Cape May crime rates are 147% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Cape May is 29% higher than the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cape May? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harborview Park
      Cape May Kiwanis Community Park
      Lafayette Street Park
      Cape May Dog Park
      Cape May Rotary Park
      Triangle Park
      Pavilion Park

      Entertainment

      Ida Lewis Auditorium
      Emlen Physick Estate
      Thomas Kinkade Gallery
      Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
      Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
      Cape May Stage
      Cape May Art Gallery
      Washington Street Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Dry Dock Ice Cream Bar & Grill
      Harborview Club
      Mayer's Tavern
      The Wine Cellar
      King Edward Bar
      Fudge Kitchen
      Zoe's Cape Cafe
      Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cape May? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Cape May.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      29%

      26% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cape May? The cost of living in Cape May is 156/100 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey.
      Cape May
      156

      56% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cape May? Cape May crime rates are 4,007, which are 147% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      4,007 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      120%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Cape May? The median income in Cape May is $64,330 which is 13% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $64,33016% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,63163% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      84% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cape May a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Cape May home prices? Cape May home prices are $651,600 - which is 106% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $651,600253% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,11918% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Cape May have good schools? The Cape May graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Cape May a good place to live? Cape May has an overall rating of 91% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      4 total surveys

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