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Cape May, NJ Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,064 housing units in Cape May. This represents a 0.3% growth from 4,052 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 4,064 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Cape May is about 56.6%. Cape May's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 55.2%. Average household size is 2.02 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Cape May were built after 1962.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type2.90%
One Bedroom16.30%
Two Bedrooms31.70%
Three Bedrooms26.30%
Four Bedrooms12.80%
Five Bedrooms or more10%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.99
Median year structure was built1952
Median Value of occupied units$212,900
Median Price asked for vacant units$96,000

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.06
Median year structure was built1968
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$516

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage3.30%
Home Equity Loan6.70%
Simple Mortgage42.70%
Debt Free47.40%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs19.9%