Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Bella Vida Café
Coffee Shop
Magic Brain Cafe
Coffee Shop
Out There Coffee
Coffee Shop
Freda's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Tyme
Coffee Shop
Avalon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bagel Time Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cape May Stage
Theatre Arts
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
Theatre Arts
Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
Attraction
Washington Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Cape May Art Gallery
Art Gallery
SOMA NewArt Gallery
Art Gallery
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
Art Gallery
Cape May Museum
Museum
Emlen Physick Estate
Museum
World War II Lookout Tower
Attraction
Putt Putt Golf
Attraction
Concrete Ship
Attraction
USS Atlantus Ruins
Attraction
Ida Lewis Auditorium
Theatre Arts
HCSV Welcome Center
Museum
Food and Drink (1) D-
Sunset Liquors
Alcohol
Cappalleti & Sons Italian Deli
Deli
Cocomoe's Ice Cream Parlor
Fast Food
The Patio
Bar
Collier's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Big Wave Burritos
Fast Food
Cape May Popcorn Factory
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fralinger's Original Salt Water Taffy
Sweets
Delaney's Irish Pub & Grill
Bar
The Original Fudge Kitchen
Sweets
Peace Pie
Sweets
Stewart's
Fast Food
Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard
Fast Food
Seaside Sweets
Sweets
Cione Ice Cream
Fast Food
Cape May Peanut Butter Co.
Fast Food
Hot Dog Tommy's
Fast Food
Fine Fellows Creamery
Sweets
King Edward Bar
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls
Fast Food
Zoe's Cape Cafe
Fast Food
Fudge Kitchen
Sweets
Mayer's Tavern
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Cape May VFW Post 386
Community Centre
Kiwanis Club of Cape May
Community Centre
Cape May Beach Club
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Cape May Market
Grocery Store
Seaside Cheese Company
Cheese
Beaches & Creme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Cape May Fish Market
Seafood
Pretty Tasty Cupcakes
Bakery
Cape May Olive Oil
Grocery Store
Madison's Bakery
Bakery
Bagel Time Café
Bakery
Acme/Savon
Grocery Store
Village Bakery
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Cape May Rotary Park
Park
Cape May Dog Park
Park
Lafayette Street Park
Park
Cape May Kiwanis Community Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Pavilion Park
Park
Harborview Park
Park
Shops (1) F
West End Garage
Furniture
Cape May Linen Outlet
Fabric
Swain's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Bamboo Shack Boutique
Clothing
Village Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Making Waves
Clothing
Across the Way
Gift Shop
Casale's Shoes
Shoes
Zoo Co.
Toys
Just for Laughs
Clothing
Dellas 5 & 10
Department Store
Maryann's
Fashion
Cotton Company
Clothing
Caroline Boutique
Clothing
Kaleidescope
Gift Shop
Authentic Resortwear
Clothing
Colors
Clothing
Winterwood Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Cape May Point General Store
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Sunset Beach Gifts
Gift Shop
Rock & Mineral Shop
Fashion
Cape May Beach and Kite Shop
Toys
The Wine Cellar
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in West Cape May.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Cape May
Transit Station
Seashore Rd at Sandman Blvd - Rt 552
Bus Stop
Town Bank Rd + Sunnyside Dr
Bus Stop
Bayshore Rd at Town Bank Rd - Rt 552
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Cape May is 143/100 - which is 19% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

West Cape May crime rates are 1,251 per 100k, which is 23% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,094 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
157 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in West Cape May is $77,708 - which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$77,708 B+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
West Cape May Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cape May Beach Patrol
Police
Cape May Fire Station
Fire Station
Cape May Point Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
VA Clinic
Clinic
Samuel J. Call Clinic
Clinic
Coast Guard Fire Department
Fire Station
Town Bank Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing C-

West Cape May home prices are $546,600 - which is 73% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$546,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The West Cape May graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
West Cape May Elementary School
Cape May City Elementary School
Carl T. Mitnick School
Sandman Consolidated School
Maud Abrams School
High Schools (0) F
Lower Cape May Regional High School
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ratings A+

West Cape May has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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  • West Cape May has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • West Cape May crime rates are 23% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in West Cape May is 19% higher than the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Cape May? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cape May Rotary Park
      Cape May Dog Park
      Lafayette Street Park
      Cape May Kiwanis Community Park
      Triangle Park
      Pavilion Park
      Harborview Park

      Entertainment

      Cape May Stage
      Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
      Elaine's Famous Dinner Theater
      Washington Street Gallery
      Cape May Art Gallery
      SOMA NewArt Gallery
      Thomas Kinkade Gallery
      Cape May Museum

      Food & Drink

      Sunset Liquors
      Cappalleti & Sons Italian Deli
      Cocomoe's Ice Cream Parlor
      The Patio
      Collier's Liquor Store
      Big Wave Burritos
      Cape May Popcorn Factory
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Cape May? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in West Cape May.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Cape May? The cost of living in West Cape May is 143/100 - which is 19% higher than New Jersey.
      West Cape May
      143

      43% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Cape May? West Cape May crime rates are 1,251, which are 23% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,251 per 100k people

      46% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80

      46% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      79%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Cape May? The median income in West Cape May is $77,708 which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $77,70840% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,60150% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Cape May a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are West Cape May home prices? West Cape May home prices are $546,600 - which is 73% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $546,600196% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0278% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does West Cape May have good schools? The West Cape May graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      25% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Cape May a good place to live? West Cape May has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      2 total surveys

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