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West Ocean City, MD vs North Cape May, NJ

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- The median age of a home in West Ocean City is 120.0% younger than the median age of a home in North Cape May.
 West Ocean City, MDNorth Cape May, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$300,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock70.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.67.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.7$11.0
 Homes Owned56.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock39.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented15.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 West Ocean City, MDNorth Cape May, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,820$1,840
 Studio Apartment$850  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,850$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,700  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 West Ocean City, MDNorth Cape May, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock32.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 West Ocean City, MDNorth Cape May, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 West Ocean City, MDNorth Cape May, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200927.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196931.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock30.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.9%12.2%
Reviews for West Ocean City    1 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Tried living here with my son to see if I wanted to move. But the area is prone to flood even in a downpour. Its flat. Featureless. Thrives only on tourism. Boring.  More

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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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