Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) F
Soriano's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sahara Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java Beach
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rise Up Coffee
Coffee Shop
Shotti's Point
Coffee Shop
Coastal Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shop
Sea Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Clubhouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
United State Lifesaving Station Museum
Museum
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Museum
H2O Club
Nightclub
Jolly Roger at The Pier
Theme Park
Freak Out
Attraction
Speedway
Attraction
Happy Swing
Attraction
Wacky Worm
Attraction
Trimpers Rides
Theme Park
Trimpers Rides
Theme Park
Trimpers Rides
Theme Park
Ocean City Life Saving Station
Museum
Ocean City Life Saving Station
Museum
Flagship Premium Cinemas
Cinema
Baja Amusements
Theme Park
Circus
Attraction
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Theme Park
The Sandbar
Nightclub
Grand Prix Amusements
Theme Park
Food and Drink (66) A+
Mitchell's Market & Deli
Deli
de Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill
Bar
De Lazy Lizard Brew Pub
Bar
Dumsler's Diaryland
Sweets
Purple Moose Saloon
Bar
Kohr Bros Frozen Custard
Sweets
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
Tony Luke's
Fast Food
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bearded Clam
Bar
The Cork Bar
Bar
Crawl Street Tavern
Bar
Dip'n Donuts
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
The Wine Rack
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dumsers Dairyland
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Wine'ing Butcher
Butcher
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Fractured Prune
Bakery
Parks (20) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Entry Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Homer Gudelsky Park
Park
Inlet Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Robin Park
Park
Herring Creek Nature Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ocean City Tennis Center
Park
Robin Hood Park
Park
Wood Duck Park
Park
Terns Landing Park
Park
Shops (50) A-
OC Dollar Store
Discount Store
Jo's Bikes Gifts & Collectibles
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Books
Beachology
Gift Shop
Souvenir City
Gift Shop
Atlantic Gold
Fashion
Doggie Stule Canine Cafe
Pets
B Boutique
Clothing
Pedego Electric Bikes
Bicycle
Salt & Co.
Clothing
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Grand Jewelry
Fashion
Chico’s Outlet
Clothing
HomeGoods
Houseware
Verizon
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Petco
Pets
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Wockenfuss
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Ocean City.
Public Transit Stops (28)
Stops & Stations A+
3rd St
Bus Stop
7th St
Bus Stop
8th St
Bus Stop
14th Street
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Station
17th St
Bus Stop
Upshur Street
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
30th St
Bus Stop
32nd St
Bus Stop
37th St
Bus Stop
Bayshore Dr
Bus Stop
45th St
Bus Stop
45th Street
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
56th St
Bus Stop
61st St
Bus Stop
65th St
Bus Stop
67th St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.2% B
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Ocean City is 115/100 - which is 3% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

Ocean City crime rates are 12,664 per 100k, which is 523% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
10,809 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,854 crimes per 100k F
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employment B

The median income in Ocean City is $55,954 - which is 26% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$55,954 D
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Townsend Medical Center
Doctor
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Station 2
Fire Station
Ocean City Police Department Boardwalk Substation
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Ocean City Injury & Illness Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Station 5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atlantic Dental
Dentist
Atlantic General Pediatrics
Doctor
Atlantic General Pediatrics
Doctor
Ocean City Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Ocean City home prices are $292,100 - which is 1% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$292,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Ocean City graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (2) F
Seaside Christian Academy
Ocean City Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Seaside Christian Academy
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ratings F

Ocean City has an overall rating of 49% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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Ocean City Area Facts

  • Ocean City has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Ocean City crime rates are 523% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Ocean City is 3% lower than the Maryland average

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Ugh, this town has gone downhill. 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 09, 2018) If you have a pet and want to rent, good luck. Very pet unfriendly. Do not go to the inlet at night. The closer you get to the inlet the worse the town gets. If you want to live in Ocean City, go as far North as you can. In other words, get as close to Delaware as you can get ...Read More . Car weekends and Winterfest of Lights is what this town came up with to make money when the summer season is over. The car weekends are just so obnoxious and there is no job market here in the offseason. If you have money and want to retire look at Delaware or better yet head south. This town is just not what it used to be. This town also needs some nightclubs to go dancing, all this town has is Seacrets. No where to dance. Read Less
Nice place to spend your holiday 3.5 rating By Petr ( Apr 15, 2014) Good place where you can spend your summer time. Recommend for families as there is a bit poor nightlife. Your children will enjoy neverending beach covered with fine white sand. The ocean comes a bit wild sometime so keep your childern watching. If you are hunghry, you will get ...Read More wide range of restaurants, where you can get everything what you want. My best experience is with Dough Roller restaurant on 70th street with very kind service and great dishes for good prices.
in a peak summer time there could be problem to find a place in a hotel for a good price as this place is very popular tourist destination. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ocean City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Entry Park
      Sunset Park
      Homer Gudelsky Park
      Inlet Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      United State Lifesaving Station Museum
      Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
      H2O Club
      Jolly Roger at The Pier
      Freak Out
      Speedway
      Happy Swing
      Wacky Worm

      Food & Drink

      Mitchell's Market & Deli
      de Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill
      De Lazy Lizard Brew Pub
      Dumsler's Diaryland
      Purple Moose Saloon
      Kohr Bros Frozen Custard
      Candy Kitchen
      Tony Luke's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ocean City? Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Ocean City.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ocean City? The cost of living in Ocean City is 115/100 - which is 3% lower than Maryland.
      Ocean City
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ocean City? Ocean City crime rates are 12,664, which are 523% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      12,664 per 100k people

      445% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      445% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Ocean City? The median income in Ocean City is $55,954 which is 26% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $55,9541% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $55,02384% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ocean City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Townsend Medical Center

      B Housing

      What are Ocean City home prices? Ocean City home prices are $292,100 - which is 1% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $292,10058% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07313% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      11% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Ocean City have good schools? The Ocean City graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Ocean City a good place to live? Ocean City has an overall rating of 49% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      3 total surveys

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