Ocean Pines, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
12,028 Population 1,856/sq mi density
$91,400 Median Income $52,849 per capita
$352,600 Home Value $436,988 Zillow
$1,923 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
33 Violent Crime/100K 327 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,400 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,600 home value, $1,923/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ocean Pines, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,400
22% above
$52,849 per capita
Home Value
$352,600
25% above
Zillow: $436,988
Median Rent
$1,923/mo
65% above
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Ocean Pines Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ocean Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
125%
Rent
165%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ocean Pines a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ocean Pines residents earn a median household income of $91,400 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,849. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Pines is $352,600 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,988. Median rent is $1,923/month, with 34.8% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Ocean Pines reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 327/100K.

Education

36.5% of adults in Ocean Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ocean Pines has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,028
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density1,856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,400
Per Capita$52,849
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882

Housing

A+
Home Value$352,600
Rent$1,923
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$436,988
Housing Units9,045
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property327/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation8 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ocean Pines was built in 1992.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.