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Cape may point, NJ

Cape may point, NJ.

Population: 138 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cape may point, NJ is $1.64M — up 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.97M after a median 69 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.64M

Median home value

+12.0%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.64M
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.4%
10-year appreciation
+125.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.64M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.97M
Median list price
$2.48M
Median price per sqft
$908
1-year sale-price change
+54.7%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
106.4%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+4.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Property (15.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
17.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,477
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,031

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Cape May County Airport (WWD) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape May County Airport (WWD) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
51.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$5,303
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,725
Average weekly wage
$850
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
602

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cape may pointState medianUS median
Median home value$1.64M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.97M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,303$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cape may point, NJ?
$1.64M.
What is the median sale price in Cape may point, NJ?
$1.97M.
How long do homes take to sell in Cape may point, NJ?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Cape may point, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cape may point, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Cape may point, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cape may point, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cape may point, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cape may point, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Cape may point, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cape may point, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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