Ocean View, DE

Ocean View, Delaware

Ocean View, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 65 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 97 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 1,006.

The People and Families of Ocean View

In Ocean View, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Ocean View people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ocean View had a median family income of $52,125. Ocean View has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the town than most places. Ocean View enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ocean View gave more campaign money ($750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ocean View Housing

Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Ocean View. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Ocean View is relatively low.

Commuting

In Ocean View, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ocean View strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Ocean View, DE

Comparing Ocean View to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ocean View Almanac

Ocean View Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ocean View Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ocean View, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ocean View Colleges

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