Life in Ocean City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ocean City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ocean City:
The population in Ocean City is 6,879.
The median home value in Ocean City is $449,391.
The median income in Ocean City is $62,401.
The cost of living in Ocean City is 114 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Ocean City is $1,151.
The unemployment rate in Ocean City is 3.6%.
The poverty rate in Ocean City is 8.8%.
The average high in Ocean City is 65.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
Crime in Ocean City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ocean City. Key points include:
There were 881 total crimes in Ocean City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ocean City is 12,663.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ocean City is 1,854.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ocean City is 10,809.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ocean City is 444.86% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Ocean City / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 881 | 12,663.5 | 2,009.7 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 129 | 1,854.2 | 399.9 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 19 | 273.1 | 118.5 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 91 | 1,308.0 | 243.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 752 | 10,809.3 | 1,609.8 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 84 | 1,207.4 | 252.0 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 646 | 9,285.6 | 1,184.9 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 22 | 316.2 | 172.9 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Ocean City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ocean City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ocean City is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ocean City is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ocean City is $449,391.
The median income in Ocean City is $62,401.
Living Expense | Ocean City | Maryland | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 114 | 120 | 100 | |
Services | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
Health | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
Housing | 133 | 156 | 100 | |
Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
Utilities | 104 | 108 | 100 |
The average high in Ocean City is 65.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.0 inches of precipitation each year with 8.2 inches of snow.
Stat | Ocean City |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 65.0 |
Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 39.0 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 8.2 |
This is a beach on the east coast that in my opinion has the best boardwalk! there are many types of foods something for everyone! I love Dumsers Hommade Ice cream and Thrashers French fries the best breakfast is A made while you wait donor at Fracured Prune. They are all types of games and rides for all ages the street entertainers are fun to watch. the hotel were we stay is right on the boardwalk it is the plum plaza with a fabulous porch to sit on and watch the people the ocean and people on the beach>
There is not much I can say bad about ocean city the only thing that could be bad is the water is unpredictable so one needs to take clothes that are for cold and warm/hot weather
The current population in Ocean City is 6,879. The population has decreased -4.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 6,879 | -1.6% |
2021 | 6,990 | -0.5% |
2020 | 7,026 | -0.2% |
2019 | 7,041 | -0.5% |
2018 | 7,074 | -0.3% |
2017 | 7,093 | -0.2% |
2016 | 7,108 | -0.4% |
2015 | 7,134 | -0.4% |
2014 | 7,161 | -0.5% |
2013 | 7,194 | - |
86.9% White with 5,981 White residents.
0.6% African American with 42 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 53 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 94 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 113 Two Or More residents.
8.6% Hispanic with 590 Hispanic residents.
Race | Ocean City | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 86.9% | 48.5% | 58.9% |
African American | 0.6% | 29.5% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.8% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 8.6% | 10.9% | 18.7% |
Ocean City is 54.6% female with 3,756 female residents.
Ocean City is 45.4% male with 3,123 male residents.
Gender | Ocean City | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 54.6% | 51.3% | 50.4% |
Male | 45.4% | 48.7% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in Ocean City completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Ocean City completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Ocean City completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Ocean City completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Ocean City completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Ocean City completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Ocean City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ocean City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ocean City completed doctorate degree.
Education | Ocean City | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 24.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 12.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
6.1% of households in Ocean City earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Ocean City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Ocean City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.7% of households in Ocean City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Ocean City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.9% of households in Ocean City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in Ocean City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Ocean City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Ocean City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.7% of households in Ocean City earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Ocean City | MD | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 5.2% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 8.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 13.6% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 19.3% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 8.7% | 17.9% | 11.4% |