Jersey Shore, NJ relocation guide
Moving to West Cape May borough, NJ
$751,100Median home value
Cape May CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About West Cape May borough
West Cape May is a Victorian seaside borough of about 1,000 at the tip of the Cape May peninsula, known for its painted-lady homes, birding, and quiet beaches. Wilbraham Park and the borough's tree-lined streets give it a village feel distinct from bustling Cape May City next door. It is a popular spot for second homes and B&Bs.


Home prices in West Cape May borough
The median home value in West Cape May borough is $751,100.
Top places in West Cape May borough
- West Cape May beaches — quieter surf beaches.
- Cape May Point State Park — lighthouse and birding, minutes south.
- Wilbraham Park — the borough's central green.
- Sunset Beach — for the famous Cape May diamonds and sunsets.
- Cape May's Washington Street Mall — shops and dining next door.
Commuting from West Cape May borough
- Atlantic City International Airport (~60 min).
- Garden State Parkway ends at the Cape May peninsula.
- No commuter rail; seasonal ferry to Lewes, Delaware from nearby Cape May.
West Cape May borough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Cape May borough, NJ?
The median home value in West Cape May borough is $751,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from West Cape May borough, NJ?
Atlantic City International Airport (~60 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.