Cape May
A community guide to Cape May in New Jersey, the United States.
- Population
- 2,768 residents
- Region
- New Jersey
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.9351, -74.9060
Economy and services
The economy of Cape May reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in New Jersey. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of New Jersey and the United States. Businesses based in Cape May draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Cape May is a populated place in New Jersey, the United States. The community supports 2,768 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of New Jersey. Its position within the broader regional network gives Cape May a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Cape May sits at approximate coordinates 38.9351 latitude and -74.9060 longitude within New Jersey. The terrain and natural features around Cape May reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Jersey road network providing the principal routes in and out.