How long is the commute from Cape May, NJ?
Workers who live in Cape May, NJ take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Cape May get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape May | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±9.5 points) | 72.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±4.8 points) | 8.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±3.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.3% (±4.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±6.6 points) | 12.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Cape May, the average commute is not measurably different from Cape May County (22.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cape May, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cape May County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cape May County, Cape May ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 557 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape May
| Vehicles available | Cape May | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±3.7 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.6% (±10.6 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±9.4 points) | 40.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±4.2 points) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Cape May, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cape May County (5.7%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cape May
| Cape May | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±6.6 points) | 12.1% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±3.4 points) | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±3.3 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape May, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cape May County (93.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape May
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May | — | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| West Cape May Borough | 2.2 mi | 14.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Township | 3.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cape May Point Borough | 3.6 mi | 16.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Erma | 3.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | 3.9 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Cape May | 3.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 5.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Grande | 5.5 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.1) | 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.
Average commute across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Upper Township | 24.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | Wildwood | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | North Wildwood | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Middle Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Wildwood Crest Borough | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Lower Township | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Cape May | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | West Wildwood Borough | 17.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Cape May Point Borough | 16.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 16 | West Cape May Borough | 14.6 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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
How long is the average commute in Cape May?
Workers who live in Cape May, NJ take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape May without a car?
6.0% of households in Cape May have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape May?
11.4% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Cape May worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May city, Cape May County, 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) for Cape May city, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:10270, in state:34 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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