Ocean City, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
11,260 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,782 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$719,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,086 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,446 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
19.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
2
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
5
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 33
Feb 3 6 36
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 3 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 4 3 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NJ State Senate District 1, NJ Assembly District 01, NJ
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Schools

Ocean City Intermediate School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Westminster Christian Academy
2 miles, E • 5 star
Ocean City Primary School
2 miles, E • 3.7 star
Ocean City High School
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Shore Medical Center
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
13 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
54 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
70 miles, N • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
101 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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