Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
36%
Ocean City, NJ
Area Guide
A family-friendly vibe on the Jersey Shore
Coastal
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Vibrant
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Active
Located just 11 miles south of Atlantic City on the New Jersey Shore, Ocean City is a vibrant community with a family-friendly atmosphere. Ocean City has all the hallmarks of a classic Shore town, from an exciting boardwalk lined with amusement-park rides and games to beautiful beaches brimming with opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Ocean City fosters a strong sense of community through annual events such as the Boardwalk Art Show, Surf Fest, Christmas Parade, and the Summer Concert Series held at the Ocean City Music Pier every year. Aside from the tourist-friendly favorites on the boardwalk, Ocean City also offers plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors at Corson’s Inlet State Park and Ocean City Dog Park, in addition to many apartments and condos available for rent in tranquil residential areas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,180
Average: $118,615
Education
8,829
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,994
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ocean City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ocean City, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
280 Students
Ocean City Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
370 Students
Ocean City Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
370 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,215 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ocean City Historical Museum
- Corson's Inlet State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Atlantic City International
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Methodology
† 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 June 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.