West Ocean City, West Ocean City, MD

Living in West Ocean City

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 29
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 69
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Schools 99
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Residents

5.2k Population +53 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -17% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$432 (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab3%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$303k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$426 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Ocean City

United States45
Maryland43
Salisbury Metro Area28
Worcester County33

Property Crime in West Ocean City

United States48
Maryland38
Salisbury Metro Area35
Worcester County68

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 3
Feb 39 3 3
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 5 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Ocean City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Ocean City, West Ocean City, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Ocean City, West Ocean City, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near West Ocean City, West Ocean City, MD

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Salisbury University
27 miles, W
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Wesley College
62 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Ocean City, West Ocean City, MD

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Beebe Medical Center
31 miles, N

Airports

Airports near West Ocean City, West Ocean City, MD