Cape May County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of August 2026
What is Cape May County, NJ’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Cape May County, NJ in its market cycle?
Cape May County, NJ is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cape May County, NJ?
Our model forecasts Cape May County, NJ’s home prices to rise about 3.1% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Cape May County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $673K | ▲ +12.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -3.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▼ -14.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 927 | ▼ -9.5% |
| Homes Sold | 211 | ▲ +8.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $472 | ▼ -3.6% |
How has Cape May County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape May County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Cape May County, NJ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cape May County, NJ?
The median sale price in Cape May County, NJ is $673K, having risen 12.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Cape May County, NJ?
Cape May County, NJ scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cape May County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Cape May County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (64/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Cape May County, NJ? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.