How many renters in Cape May Court House, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.7% (±21.6 points) of renting households in Cape May Court House, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.7% (±21.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.7% (±21.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Cape May Court House
| Share of income spent on rent | Cape May Court House | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.7% (±7.3 points) | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 28.1% (±18.6 points) | 11.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.5% (±4.8 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.7% (±21.0 points) | 46.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Cape May Court House against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Cape May Court House | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.7% (±21.6 points) | 55.0% (±5.6 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.7% (±21.0 points) | 46.4% (±4.9 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 32.9% (±2.6 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,617 (±$11,229) | $50,917 (±$6,072) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,429 (±$350) | $1,360 (±$96) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cape May Court House, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cape May County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cape May County, Cape May Court House ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 62 of 237.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Cape May Court House
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May Court House | — | 63.7% (±21.6 points) | — |
| Whitesboro | 3.4 mi | 100.0% (±72.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Harbor Borough | 3.9 mi | 25.0% (±56.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avalon Borough | 4.5 mi | 44.8% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Grande | 5.1 mi | 45.4% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 5.2 mi | 34.0% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Wildwood Borough | 5.4 mi | 28.6% (±86.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 6.3 mi | 60.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 6.4 mi | 62.5% (±46.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitesboro | 100.0% (±72.8 points) |
| 2 | Marmora | 74.2% (±40.1 points) |
| 3 | Cape May Court House | 63.7% (±21.6 points) |
| 4 | South Dennis | 62.5% (±46.3 points) |
| 5 | Villas | 59.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 6 | Rio Grande | 45.4% (±24.9 points) |
| 7 | Seaville | 45.2% (±61.0 points) |
| 8 | Erma | 39.0% (±44.3 points) |
| 9 | North Cape May | 32.8% (±20.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cape May Court House is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Middle Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cape May Court House
Are renters in Cape May Court House rent-burdened?
63.7% of renting households in Cape May Court House pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Cape May Court House spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cape May Court House, NJ spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cape May Court House CDP, New Jersey (place:10300, in state:34).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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