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Ocean View, DE

Ocean View, DE.

Population: 8,524 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ocean View, DE is $537,034 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,448/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$537,034

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$537,034
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.3%
10-year appreciation
+56.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$554,981
House Price Index (state)
349.0 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$510,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
146
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,448/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,147/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,843/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,222/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Lord Baltimore Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
NCR Corp. (Millsboro Plant) (10.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Assateague Island National Seashore (40 mi)
National parks include
Assateague Island National Seashore, Great Egg Harbor River, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
West Private Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
56
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,507 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
5.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
65.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,474
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,295
Average weekly wage
$1,092
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,885

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Ocean ViewState medianUS median
Median home value$537,034$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$510,000$365,975$325,000
Median days on market77 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,448/mo$2,001/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,474$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ocean View, DE?
$537,034.
What is the median sale price in Ocean View, DE?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ocean View, DE?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in Ocean View, DE?
Typical rent: $2,448/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ocean View, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Ocean View, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ocean View, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ocean View, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ocean View, DE?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Ocean View, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ocean View, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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