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Ocean City, MD


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Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, Maryland, in Worcester county, is 79 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 106 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 7,173.

The People and Families of Ocean City

In Ocean City, about 46% of adults are married. Ocean City offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

You'll notice more men than women in Ocean City compared to most places. 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 City had a median family income of $44,614. In Ocean City, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Ocean City.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ocean City gave more campaign money ($26,130) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ocean City Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Ocean City. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Ocean City is relatively low.

Commuting

In Ocean City, 80% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOcean City Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ocean City Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ocean City Public Transportation Use

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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