Living in Ocean City, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocean City · Census data 2020–2024
Ocean City has 187 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $80,302 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $241,700.
Ocean City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ocean City at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 44.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,302State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ocean City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ocean City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocean City the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ocean City median household income
The median household income in Ocean City is $80,302 and the income per person is $25,013. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ocean City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 63.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.05
63.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ocean City has many vacation and second homes.
Ocean City demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 91
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocean City ›
Education in Ocean City
16% of adults 25 and older in Ocean City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocean City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 45.1%
Ocean City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | 187 | $80,302 | $241,700 | — |
| Copalis Beach | 671 | $93,180 | $274,100 | — |
| Oyehut | 111 | $37,552 | $212,500 | — |
| Ocean Shores | 7,302 | $58,202 | $383,500 | $1,284 |
| Qui-nai-elt Village | 134 | $115,938 | $178,100 | — |
| Westport | 2,217 | $64,750 | $196,600 | $865 |
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Humptulips | 140 | $45,208 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Ocean City, WA?
The median household income in Ocean City is $80,302, 18% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ocean City?
The median home value in Ocean City is $241,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Ocean City, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Ocean City?
The median age in Ocean City is 44.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ocean City?
The average commute to work in Ocean City is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocean City?
The unemployment rate in Ocean City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocean City?
16% of adults in Ocean City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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