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Ocean City, NJ


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Ocean City, New Jersey

Ocean City, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 28 miles SE of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Ocean City

In Ocean City, about 49% of adults are married. Ocean City offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Ocean City, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ocean City had a median family income of $61,731.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Ocean City gave more campaign money ($15,871) 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 62% of the housing units in Ocean City. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Ocean City, 88% of commuters drive to work. Ocean City 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 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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