Ocean View, DE Rankings

Ocean View, Delaware is a small beach town located in Sussex County. The town has a population of over 3,500 people and is well known for its beautiful beaches and historic sites. According to Bestplaces, Ocean View has an overall ranking of 7 out of 10. This rating takes into account the town's cost of living index, crime rate, education level, employment rate, housing affordability, and quality of life. The cost of living is higher than the US average but still reasonable compared to other parts of the country. The crime rate in Ocean View is lower than the national average as well as below what it is in Delaware overall. Education levels are slightly above the national average for adults 25 years or older, with nearly 90% having at least some college experience. Employment rate in Ocean View is slightly better than average with unemployment being only 3%, which is lower than both the state and national averages. Housing affordability also ranks quite high with median home values at roughly $341K and median rent prices at around $1K per month. Quality of life in Ocean View scores quite high with good rankings for air quality index and commute times that are shorter than most towns across America.

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