The Town FilesCape May Court House, New Jersey
Community in Cape May County · population 5,573 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $381,200
- Household income
- $74,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 44.6
Cape May Court House is a community of 5,573 people in Cape May County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $381,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more seaside character than 91% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Cape May Court House ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cape May Court House is worth $381,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $74,464, which is more affordable than 17% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,429 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cape May Court House | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,429 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $74,464 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.1% | — |
Who lives in Cape May Court House
| People | Cape May Court House | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 94.6% |
Weather in Cape May Court House
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 28.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cape May Court House since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 27, 1971 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 3, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Cape May County since 1996
Cape May County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cape May County
Cape May County had 42,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,574 a year. Unemployment was 7.6% in 2023; in Cape May Court House itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Cape May Court House
9 public schools with 3,662 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township High School | 9-12 | 825 | 12.5 |
| Middle Township Elementary #1 | PK-2 | 660 | 10.3 |
| Cape May County Technical High School | 9-12 | 589 | 9.2 |
| Middle Township Elementary #4 | 6-8 | 547 | 12.4 |
| Middle Township Elementary #2 | 3-5 | 532 | 11.1 |
| Dennis Township Primary School | PK-2 | 277 | 11.5 |
| Ocean Academy | PK-8 | 145 | 5.4 |
| Cape May County High School | 9-12 | 87 | 6.7 |
| Cape May Regional School | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Cape May Court House
- Middle, NJ1.3 mi · 20,380 people · home $342,200
- Rio Grande, NJ5.1 mi · 3,610 people · home $317,400
- North Wildwood, NJ5.2 mi · 3,621 people · home $459,900
- Wildwood, NJ6.3 mi · 5,157 people · home $391,300
- Villas, NJ7.5 mi · 9,134 people · home $301,600
- Wildwood Crest, NJ7.5 mi · 3,101 people · home $590,900
- Lower, NJ8.1 mi · 22,057 people · home $364,900
- Dennis, NJ8.8 mi · 6,285 people · home $360,400
Cape May Court House questions
Is Cape May Court House, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cape May Court House scores better for retirees than 63% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 45%. 33.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Cape May Court House?
The median owner-occupied home in Cape May Court House is valued at $381,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,464, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,429 a month.
What is the weather like in Cape May Court House?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 16.3 inches of snow.
Does Cape May Court House get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cape May Court House since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 27, 1971. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)