2024 Compare Cities Housing:
North Cape May, NJ vs Ocean City, NJ

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- The median age of a home in North Cape May is 29.1% older than the median age of a home in Ocean City.
 North Cape May, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age553942
 Median Home Cost$300,900$849,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.3%20.3%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.70.1%70.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.70.7%70.7%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$14.7$14.8$11.0
 Homes Owned49.9%18.1%57.4%
 Housing Vacant39.1%74.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented11.0%7.6%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 North Cape May, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Average Rent$1,820$2,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,010$1,140$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,130$1,280$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,490$1,680$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,850$2,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,000$2,260$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 North Cape May, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent1.7%5.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%0.1%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale2.0%1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%0.2%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation32.0%66.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.4%0.6%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 North Cape May, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,0001.7%0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.4%0.0%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.0%0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%0.7%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9990.0%0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.0%0.9%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99911.4%1.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99948.0%7.4%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99918.8%11.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.5%15.0%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9994.0%31.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.7%17.0%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.0%4.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%4.4%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.0%4.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 North Cape May, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%0.2%0.2%
 2010 to 20143.8%16.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.8%16.1%13.6%
 1990 to 19993.8%11.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.5%18.1%13.2%
 1970 to 197913.9%12.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%11.5%13.6%
 1950 to 195930.0%5.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.7%3.6%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier0.9%16.9%12.2%
Reviews for North Cape May    1 Reviews

If your thinking about moving here, do youself a favor..MOVE SOMEWHERE ELSE. I was born here and have lived here my whole life so far and i cant wait till i move  More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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