Land and home values in Cape May County, New Jersey
Cape May County (metro core, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ) covers 252 square miles and 33 census tracts. Residential land is about $53.20 per sq ft at the county median, from $12.00 in its most rural tracts to $318 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $586,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,980 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $53.20 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.32M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $579,348 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $23,100 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $586,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $403,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $960,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,510 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,980 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,660 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,670 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.1% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 5 | $184 | $1.32M | $2,000 |
| Upper | 11 | $85.70 | $870,000 | $1,940 |
| Mid | 12 | $27.60 | $462,000 | $1,880 |
| Entry | 4 | $14.10 | $341,000 | $1,680 |
| Rural | 1 | $77.80 | $558,000 | $1,920 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | Town | $262 | $2.37M |
| Peermont | Neighborhood | $240 | $1.98M |
| Stone Harbor | Town | $189 | $2.42M |
| Sea Isle City | Town | $167 | $1.32M |
| Whitebrier Beachclub Condos | Subdivision | $126 | $1.31M |
| Ocean City | Town | $115 | $1.02M |
| Cape May | Town | $114 | $1.05M |
| Ludlam Beach Light | Neighborhood | $114 | $1.06M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Cape May County, NJ?
Residential land in Cape May County, NJ is about $53.20 per square foot, or $2.32M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $579,348. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Cape May County, NJ?
The typical (median) home in Cape May County, NJ is worth about $586,000, with entry-level homes around $403,000 and upper-end homes around $960,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Cape May County, NJ?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,980 a month in Cape May County, NJ, a 1-bedroom about $1,510 and a 3-bedroom about $2,660 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Cape May County, NJ?
Farmland averages about $23,100 an acre in Cape May County, NJ (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.