At a Glance
Median Income
$101,782
$70,660 per capita
Home Value
$719,100
Zillow: $1,128,692
Median Rent
$1,670/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
10.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocean City residents earn a median household income of $101,782 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,660. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocean City is $719,100 , 155% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,128,692. Median rent is $1,670/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
54.7% of adults in Ocean City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population11,260
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density1,668/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,782
Per Capita$70,660
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
C+
Home Value$719,100
Rent$1,670
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$1,128,692
Housing Units20,831
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocean City was built in 1983.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.