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Is Cape May Court House, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57710% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,309about $6,692/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$381,20015% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,080 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 34 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Cape May Court House
$1,577
Neshanic Station
$2,366
Towaco
$2,152
Somerdale
$1,225
Union Beach
$2,832
Norwood
$2,311
Leisure Village
$3,051

How much do households earn in Cape May Court House?

Under $25k
19.8%
$25k–50k
20.4%
$50k–100k
34.7%
$100k–150k
15.0%
$150k+
11.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Cape May Court House

SizeCape May Court HouseU.S. average
2 bedrooms$964$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,359$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Cape May Court House overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Cape May Court House, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Cape May Court House

🏛️ Property tax$5,645a year · 1.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$194a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Cape May Court House

Commute to work20.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cape May Court House?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,068 a month less.

Renting
$1,577
Owning
$2,645

Owning assumes a typical $381,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,120 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Cape May Court House, NJ?

Renting in Cape May Court House costs a median of about $1,577 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Cape May Court House?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,080 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Cape May Court House cheap or expensive?

Cape May Court House is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $80,309. It ranks 34th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Cape May Court House?

The median homeowner in Cape May Court House pays $5,645 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.

Is Cape May Court House more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Cape May Court House?

The median home value in Cape May Court House is $381,200, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,628 people live in Cape May Court House. Numbers are typical (middle) values.