Housing by town in Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County, New Jersey has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,360 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,169 in 2015–2019 (+16.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Upper Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,843) and Woodbine Borough the lowest ($945).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,360 (±$96)
- Households that rent
- 19.7%
- Median household income
- $91,128
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Cape May County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Borough | $1,708 | 7.0% | $139,167 | $1,959,000 | $7,139 |
| Cape May | $1,013 | 35.5% | $62,576 | $863,900 | $6,165 |
| Cape May Point Borough | — | 2.4% | $86,125 | $1,050,000 | $5,303 |
| Dennis Township | $1,578 | 11.8% | $105,506 | $360,400 | $4,801 |
| Lower Township | $1,386 | 16.0% | $84,962 | $364,900 | $4,186 |
| Middle Township | $1,500 | 19.3% | $83,508 | $342,200 | $5,344 |
| North Wildwood | $1,210 | 16.3% | $90,833 | $459,900 | $5,798 |
| Ocean City | $1,683 | 27.3% | $101,782 | $840,500 | $6,040 |
| Sea Isle City | — | 7.3% | $108,359 | $1,087,300 | $5,749 |
| Stone Harbor Borough | $1,711 | 11.0% | $169,167 | $2,000,000 or more | $10,000 or more |
| Upper Township | $1,843 | 4.9% | $111,991 | $411,500 | $6,195 |
| West Cape May Borough | $1,232 | 14.8% | $91,250 | $751,100 | $6,383 |
| West Wildwood Borough | $1,225 | 8.9% | $74,432 | $400,800 | $4,721 |
| Wildwood | $997 | 56.5% | $75,222 | $391,300 | $6,507 |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | $957 | 18.7% | $69,089 | $590,900 | $5,633 |
| Woodbine Borough | $945 | 44.6% | $46,078 | $218,200 | $3,198 |
Unincorporated communities in Cape May County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beesleys Point | — | 0.0% | — | $339,800 | $5,125 |
| Cape May Court House | $1,429 | 33.6% | $74,464 | $381,200 | $5,645 |
| Erma | $1,530 | 20.5% | $96,885 | $409,900 | $4,737 |
| Marmora | $1,875 | 11.8% | $105,536 | $438,400 | $5,970 |
| North Cape May | $1,709 | 26.4% | $86,962 | $393,300 | $4,089 |
| Palermo | — | 2.1% | $101,005 | $395,400 | $6,665 |
| Rio Grande | $1,305 | 25.7% | $76,250 | $317,400 | $5,018 |
| Seaville | $2,069 | 6.8% | $139,444 | $461,300 | $7,573 |
| South Dennis | $1,875 | 12.1% | $101,500 | $372,100 | $4,832 |
| Villas | $1,719 | 9.3% | $80,974 | $301,600 | $3,495 |
| Whitesboro | — | 4.3% | $95,522 | $248,700 | $5,148 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,350 | $40,550 | $64,900 |
| 2 people | $27,800 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 3 people | $31,300 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 4 people | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,550 | $100,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,200 | $107,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,800 | $114,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,450 | $122,300 |
How the places in Cape May County rank across New Jersey
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Crime reported to police in Cape May County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 173 | 183 | 1,619 | 1,710 | 94,692 | 11 of 14 |
| 2025 | 151 | 164 | 1,303 | 1,413 | 92,190 | 12 of 14 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cape May County recorded 151 violent and 1,303 property crimes, 164 and 1,413 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cape May County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township Police Department | 21,631 | 30 | 126 |
| State Police: Cape May County | 20,448 | 13 | 102 |
| Middle Township Police Department | 19,855 | 47 | 317 |
| Ocean City Police Department | 11,217 | 7 | 198 |
| Wildwood Police Department | 5,088 | 26 | 202 |
| North Wildwood Police Department | 3,540 | 3 | 80 |
| Wildwood Crest Police Department | 3,021 | 10 | 30 |
| Cape May Police Department | 2,735 | 4 | 74 |
| Sea Isle City Police Department | 2,127 | 7 | 62 |
| Avalon Police Department | 1,211 | 0 | 92 |
| West Cape May Police Department | 992 | — | — |
| Stone Harbor Police Department | 782 | 3 | 18 |
| West Wildwood Police Department | 535 | 1 | 2 |
| Cape May Point Police Department | 296 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Cape May County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08210 | 17,143 | $1,525 | $370,500 | $90,013 | 18.4% |
| 08204 | 16,573 | $1,176 | $461,400 | $82,466 | 21.8% |
| 08260 | 12,959 | $1,072 | $469,400 | $79,699 | 31.2% |
| 08226 | 11,261 | $1,683 | $840,500 | $101,782 | 27.3% |
| 08251 | 10,503 | $1,722 | $290,200 | $83,637 | 11.1% |
| 08270 | 8,362 | $1,116 | $303,400 | $99,592 | 16.8% |
| 08230 | 5,700 | $1,864 | $410,200 | $115,152 | 5.1% |
| 08242 | 4,141 | $1,305 | $318,300 | $93,250 | 22.4% |
| 08223 | 4,048 | $1,656 | $420,300 | $107,131 | 6.7% |
| 08243 | 2,000 | — | $1,087,300 | $108,359 | 7.3% |
| 08202 | 1,612 | $1,708 | $1,857,400 | $146,071 | 6.6% |
| 08247 | 965 | $1,711 | $1,805,600 | $167,917 | 10.1% |
| 08248 | 266 | — | $1,089,300 | $108,953 | 7.1% |
| 08212 | 138 | — | $1,050,000 | $86,125 | 2.4% |
| 08246 | 57 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 08245 | 23 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Cape May County
What is the crime rate in Cape May County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cape May County recorded 164 violent and 1,413 property crimes per 100,000 residents (151 violent and 1,303 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cape May County has the highest rent?
Upper Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,843 (±$388) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cape May County has the lowest rent?
Woodbine Borough has the lowest median gross rent, $945 (±$150) a month.
What is the median rent in Cape May County, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in Cape May County is $1,360 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape May County, New Jersey
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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