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Cape May Point, New Jersey
Borough · Population 297 · #320 in New Jersey
About Cape May Point
Set in the southwestern part of New Jersey, Cape May Point is a tiny community counting 297 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Cape May Point is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,024 residents per square mile.
📰 Cape May Point News Today
- Cape May Point Lifeguard Honored After Brave Rescue of 11-Year-Old Girl 92.7 WOBM · Aug 18
- Off-Duty NJ Lifeguard Saves Girl From Rough Ocean Currents Patch · Aug 18
- Tornado damages trees in Cape May Point, New Jersey, NWS says CBS News · Jul 22
- Tornado confirmed in Cape May Point, New Jersey NBC10 Philadelphia · Jul 22
- Did a tornado hit the Jersey Shore? NWS investigates Cape May tornado Asbury Park Press · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cape May Point Unique
- The only place in America named Cape May Point — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cape May Point
- Fish House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cape May Point Science Center · Museum
- World War II Lookout Tower · Attraction
- Cape May Museum & Nature Center · Museum
- Concrete Ship · Attraction
- SS Atlantus · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Jersey
TypeBorough
Population (2024)297
Rank in state#320 of 323
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density1,024/sq mi
Coordinates38.9369, -74.9654