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Ocean City, NJ vs Philadelphia, PA

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- The median age of a home in Ocean City is 87.2% younger than the median age of a home in Philadelphia.
 Ocean City, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$205,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock41.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.70.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.5$11.0
 Homes Owned18.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented7.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ocean City, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,140  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,150$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,680  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,260  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ocean City, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ocean City, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock7.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99915.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99917.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ocean City, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock15.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock40.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews
AC · Neversink, NY
Summer Fun
Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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Nancy · Ocean City, NJ
small town living w/ big city access
Over 17 years ago

I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Kathleen · Ocean City, NJ
Safest family Destination
Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews
Lawrence · West New York, NJ
Great food, beautiful architecture, walkable
Over 1 years ago

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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Peter · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is livable, affordable, beautiful…
Over 1 years ago

I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Anonymous · Philadelphia, PA
Let’s not like about killadelphia, PA
Over 4 years ago

Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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