Ocean City, MD

Ocean City, Maryland

Introduction to Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, Maryland, in Worcester county, is 79 miles S ofVineland, New Jersey and 106 miles SE ofBaltimore, MarylandThe town’s population is 7,173.

Ocean City History

The earliest settlements began in this area in 1869, with Isaac Coffin, a businessman, building the first boarding house in the area to accomodate paying guests. During those times, people often visited the area to fish on the shore, collect sea shells, or simply to spend some relaxing time on the beach. Others slowly came in large numbers attracted by this barrier Island, and built hotels and resorts. Before 1870, the area was known as “The Ladies' Resort to the Ocean”. Ocean City is in Worcester County, which was occupied by the Eastern Shore Virginians during the last part of the 17th century.

Ocean City and nearby Attractions

• Life-Saving Station Museum
• Poplar Hill Mansion
• Assateague State Park
• Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
• Assateague Island National Seashore

Things To Do In Ocean City

A number of Museums are located in and around Ocean City, including the Calvin B Taylor House Museum, the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art and the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. Local parks include the Bayside North Park, the Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Sunset Park.

Ocean City Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Atlantic City International Airport.

Ocean City Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Delaware Technical and Community College, Salisbury State University, the University of Maryland- Eastern Shore and Delaware State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Ocean City, MD

Comparing Ocean City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female 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
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Ocean City Almanac

Ocean City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Ocean City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ocean City, 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

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Ocean City Colleges

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