Ocean City, MD

Ocean City, MD

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 $69,675 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,517. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,455 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ocean City is $373,700 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,988. Median rent is $1,187/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Ocean City reports 1,318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 247% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,427/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.4% of adults in Ocean City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ocean City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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