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West Ocean City, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
West Ocean City, MD
At a Glance
How West Ocean City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Ocean City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Ocean City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Ocean City residents earn a median household income of $93,776 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $71,287. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 West Ocean City is $418,700 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,988. Median rent is $1,546/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 1995.
Safety & Crime
West Ocean City reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 860/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in West Ocean City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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.