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( 9 Ratings )

Living in Ocean City, NJ

Ranks better than 77% of areas Follow

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Ocean City Area Facts

Ocean City has a Livability Score of 77_/100, which is considered exceptional
Ocean City crime rates are 62% lower than the New Jersey average
Cost of living in Ocean City is 23% higher than the New Jersey average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Ocean City Reviews

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Cleanest Boardwalk on the Jersey Shore! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Take a ride to Point Pleasant or Seaside and walk their boardwalks. Now get on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey and get off a few miles south of Atlantic City and you will find my home and the best beaches and boardwalk in the state. Ocean City is everything you think of wh ...Read More en you think family fun times and a welcoming environment.

Living in Ocean City is like paradise because when the summer days come to a close, it is like I have the beaches and boardwalk all to myself to bike, walk, or jog. Everything you imagine about fun, from mini-golf, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, to arcade games, is all here in Ocean City.

Living in Ocean City gives me the chance to go sailing one day, lying on the beach the next, and jogging up Ocean Avenue and taking in all the sights. My neighborhood is tucked away from the attractions, but close enough I don't have to miss anything. Read Less

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A+ Amenities

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

Parks

Veterans Memorial Park

John F Kennedy Park

Sand Castle Park

The Point

The Point 2

17th Street Park

Krechmer Pavilion Park

Samuel C. Cianci Memorial Park

Entertainment

Playland's Castaway Cove

Liberty Escape Rooms

OC Waterpark

OC Waterpark

Gillian's Wonderland

Johnny B. Goode

U.S. Life Saving Station 30

Greater Ocean City Theatre Company

Food & Drink

Domino's

McDonald's

Dunkin'

Kohr Bros

Steel's Fudge

Rita's Italian Ice

Shivers Salt Water Taffy & Fudge

Shriver's Gelato

C- Commute

Is public transit available in Ocean City? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Ocean City.

Drive to Work

69%

7% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

1%

4% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

8%

5% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Ocean City? The cost of living in Ocean City is 149/100 - which is 23% higher than New Jersey.

49% more expensive than average

21% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

D+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Ocean City? Ocean City crime rates are 664, which are 62% lower than New Jersey

664 per 100k people

71% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

71% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Ocean City? The median income in Ocean City is $87,060 which is 18% higher than New Jersey.

Median household income

$87,06057% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$56,86791% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

65% 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

CVS Pharmacy

Ocean Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Walgreens

Doctors

Ocean City Family Practice

D+ Housing

What are Ocean City home prices? Ocean City home prices are $573,400 - which is 81% higher than New Jersey

Median home value

$573,400210% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,29136% higher than the US average

12% higher than the US average

A- Schools

Does Ocean City have good schools? The Ocean City graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey

High school grad. rates

12% higher than the US average

School test scores

16% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

40% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Ocean City a good place to live? Ocean City has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.

Overall user rating

9 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

8 total surveys