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West Ocean City, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,124
Population
1,223/sq mi density
$93,776
Median Income
$71,287 per capita
$418,700
Home Value
$436,988 Zillow
$1,546
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
33
Violent Crime/100K
860 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$93,776 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$418,700 home value, $1,546/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$418,700
49% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
33% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,170
Median year built: 1995
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$418,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$436,988
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.7%
Owner-Occupied
24.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,546/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $418,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,988 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,546 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,170 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 34.8% |