Ocean City, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
111 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,772 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$251,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$472 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$849 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
3
Aberdeen Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
6
Aberdeen Urban Area
6
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 1 42
Feb 7 1 43
Mar 7 0 45
Apr 5 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 11 0 45
Dec 10 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, WA State Legislative District 24, WA State Legislative District 24, WA
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Schools

North Beach Senior High School
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
North Beach Junior High School
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ocean Shores Elementary
7 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Grays Harbor College
19 miles, SE • 1.4 star
The Evergreen State College
56 miles, SE • 1.4 star
South Puget Sound Community College
58 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Willapa Harbor Hospital
33 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
127 miles, S • 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
140 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
209 miles, S • 1.4 star
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