Possible Move to Cape May (Pleasantville, Somers Point: home, elementary schools, taxes)

[candsh]

Hi, so my husband and I have been considering a move to Cape May for a while.. I would love to hear from people who are actually FROM there to see their thoughts on schools. I've read mixed reviews, but definitely seems like they aren't great. Right now I'm just focused on elementary schools since our kids are young, and we have no clue if/how long we'd stay.

We've talked to many locals (some who moved recently, some who are from there) who said they love it there and encouraged us to move. So we just wanted to see if we could get any other opinions.

Also, we will be working from home not worried about working down there.

Thanks!!

[NJBoy3]

I live about an hour north. Have spent a lot of time in Cape May. Love Cape May point. Have actually considered moving to Cape May several times. But taxes and a bleak winter have always changed our minds. I know several couples that moved there after their kids were raised. Maybe schools are the reason.

If you are considering Jersey shore you might want to look at Somers Point and Linwood. A little inland and more year round.

Make sure you do your homework regarding flooding. And it does not have to be a hurricane. Full moon events can be problematic in some areas. This also goes for southern Delaware. Lewes was on our radar last year. Nice down there, also lower taxes. More year round. But much like NJ you have to do your flooding homework. I am very afraid of flooding.

[candsh]

Thanks for the info about the flooding, that could definitely change things. But I'm going to do more research.. got my heart set on living there! Fingers crossed we can make it work. Ill also check out Somers Point and Linwood for sure.

[atgss]

Originally Posted by candsh

Thanks for the info about the flooding, that could definitely change things. But I'm going to do more research.. got my heart set on living there! Fingers crossed we can make it work. Ill also check out Somers Point and Linwood for sure.

I'd say also be sure that the stores you need are in a distance you can deal with.

Like if you like Costco the closest is in Stafford Springs (Manahawkin, NJ), BJ's in Mays Landing ,NJ and Sam's Club in Pleasantville, NJ.

Like you, I was thinking almost the same as you but I still need to work and there isn't much in that area of NJ.

[candsh]

yeah, you're right about the stores. i've stayed in cape may more times than i can even count, and it would definitely be different but i think thats whats exciting about it..

work is a tough one for sure; luckily we can both work remotely. hopefully you can work it out at some point, I'm sure its an awesome place to live!!