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Ocean City, New Jersey

Introduction to Ocean City, New Jersey

Ocean City, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 28 miles SE of Vineland, New Jersey and 56 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is located in the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Ocean City has a population of 15,378.

Ocean City History

This area was earlier known as Peck’s Beach. It was probably named after John Peck, a whaler who staged his whaling operation here. Ocean City was established on land that was a part of Upper Township. It was incorporated as a borough in May of 1884.

Ocean City and nearby Attractions

  • Ocean City Historical Museum
  • Gillian's Island Water Park
  • Goofy Golf
  • Ocean City Historical Museum
  • All Ways Memorial Park
  • Rock Point

Things To Do In Ocean City

Ocean City is renowned as a family beach resort. It has eight miles of beautiful, sandy beaches which have been rated among the best family beaches in America. Moreover, Ocean City has many other facilities for recreational activities, like a miniature golf courses, amusement rides, a water park, movie theatres, art galleries, restaurants and more.

Ocean City Transportation

The Atlantic City International Airport is a short drive away.

Ocean City Higher Education

There are several higher educational institutions around Ocean City, like Richard Stockton College, Atlantic Cape Community College and Rowan University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOcean City Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ocean City Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ocean City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ocean City, NJ

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income84
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use83
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime21
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