West Ocean City, MD

Living in West Ocean City

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 31
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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Residents

4.3k Population -231 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -20% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income -$1.1k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office25%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Taxicab3%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$308k Median Home Value -$49k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$179 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -18% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
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 Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 3
Feb 39 3 4
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 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Ocean City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Ocean City, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Ocean City, MD

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Colleges

Colleges near West Ocean City, MD

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

Hospitals near West Ocean City, MD

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Beebe Medical Center
30 miles, N

Airports

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