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West Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 38 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 71 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. West Cape May contains a population of approximately 1,095.
In West Cape May, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West Cape May, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
West Cape May boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, West Cape May had a median family income of $47,031. Interestingly, lots of people in West Cape May have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in West Cape May.
West Cape May has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in West Cape May the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In West Cape May, 80% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
West Cape May strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing West Cape May to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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