Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
13%
Over 65
36%
Ocean City, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$693
Population
20,953
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Live the beach lifestyle in OC
Beach
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Coast
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Island
The resort town of Ocean City is well-known for its 10 miles of beautiful beaches, its boardwalk, its hotels, and its restaurants. While the population is about 7,000, Ocean City (or OC) has about eight million visitors per year, with most arriving during the summer. OC is a barrier island and was established as a resort destination around 1839. In the 1860s, the railroad arrived to the island, and investors began to lay out streets and building lots.
If you've decided that life on the coast is right for you, Ocean City is a terrific choice. It is about 28 miles east of Salisbury, roughly three hours from Washington DC and Philadelphia, and just under three hours from Baltimore. When you aren't swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, and beachcombing, OC provides many great destinations, including the Casino at Ocean Downs, Jolly Roger Amusement Park, and a wide selection of shops and restaurants along Coastal Highway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,623
Average: $96,782
Education
8,878
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,085
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ocean City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ocean City, MD is $693 for one bedroom, and $1,820 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocean City has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$693/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ocean City, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
521 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
521 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
- Fenwick Island State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.