Ocean City, MD Overview

With ten miles of glistening white-sand beaches, Ocean City is Worcester County’s shining jewel.  Attracting sun-worshipers and water-sports enthusiasts throughout the year, Ocean City pulsates with theme parks, shopping districts, entertainment spots, cottages, condominiums, hotels and restaurants.  To the west is a concentration commercial activity, including Ocean City Airport.  Just south of the airport is the major bayfront area dotted with the luxurious homes and estates of South Point.  Great shopping, fine dining, amusements and nightlife are all available in Ocean City in amazing variety.  Highlights include the three-mile boardwalk with its historic hard-carved wooden merry-go-round, amusements and the Lifesaving Museum.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -23%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 882.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.093
Households w/ Children 15%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 45%
Median Year in Residency 4.54

Housing Inventory

Ocean City, MD Housing Inventory 1,009 2,728 10,064 10,064 1,009 2,728 10,064

Market Overview

565 listings with an estimated median price of $495,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 29
$100K - 200K 19
$200K - 300K 61
$300K - 400K 107
$400K - 500K 79
$500K - 600K 74
$600K - 700K 50
$700K - 800K 44
$800K - 900K 19
$900K - 1M 10
$1M - Max 73
Property Type Count
Single Family 82
Townhouse 15
Condo 424
Commercial 25
Rental 22
Lots and Land 15
Multi Family 4

(Data as of 4/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Ocean City, MD Population Demographics

Total: 7,846

Households:3,737

Median Age: 50.85

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Ocean City, MD Temperature

Weather Risk

Ocean City, MD Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Ocean City, MD Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Ocean City, MD Highest Education Level Attained 1,805 1,252 358 369 219 735 1,323 1,805 1,252 369 219 735

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Ocean City, MD Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $59,005)

Ocean City, MD Income by dollar range 162 123 226 182 221 221 97 144 171 355 362 433 305 197 364 99 41 33

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$665
One Bedroom
$719
Two Bedroom
$956
Three Bedroom
$1,260
Four Bedroom
$1,684

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Ocean City, MD Crime

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