Ocean City, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
6,887 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,675 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$373,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$809 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,082 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
9.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Worcester County
3
Ocean Pines Urban Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Worcester County
6
Ocean Pines Urban Area
6
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 3 36
Feb 3 3 39
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 4 1 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MD State Senate District 38, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 38C, MD
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Schools

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Colleges

Wor-Wic Community College
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
Delmarva Beauty Academy
29 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Atlantic General Hospital
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Beebe Medical Center
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
78 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
103 miles, N • 4.1 star
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