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Ocean City, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Okaloosa County County
Ocean City, FL
At a Glance
How Ocean City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ocean City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ocean City residents earn a median household income of $56,160 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,917. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocean City is $325,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,888. Median rent is $1,340/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ocean City reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,319/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Ocean City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.