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Ocean City, MD

Ocean City, MD.

Population: 11,226 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ocean City, MD is $443,354 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,851/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$443,354

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$443,354
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
All-time peak (2024-03)
$460,953
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$474,900
Median price per sqft
$435
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
278
For-sale inventory
576
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
500
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
95 days
New listings (monthly)
99

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,851/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,184/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/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
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Ocean City Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought, hurricane, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 56% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.3%
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) (16.4 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)

Annual precipitation
52.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Assateague Island National Seashore (24 mi)
National parks include
Assateague Island National Seashore, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Carey Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC., BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER, BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
50
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)
+237 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
10.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,667
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
83.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,604
Average weekly wage
$850
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
242

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

How it compares

Ocean CityState medianUS median
Median home value$443,354$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$450,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,851/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,667$3,862$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 City, MD?
$443,354.
What is the median sale price in Ocean City, MD?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ocean City, MD?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Ocean City, MD?
Typical rent: $1,851/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ocean City, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, drought, hurricane, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Ocean City, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 56% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ocean City, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ocean City, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ocean City, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Ocean City, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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