Best Places to Live in Ocean City (zip 21842), Maryland

Small town - Delmarva Peninsula, 8 miles south of Delaware border. September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 21842 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

State: Maryland
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Salisbury Metro Area
City: Ocean City

Zip Codes: Ocean City (zip 21842)
Cost of Living: 1.3% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 33 ft above sea level

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Ocean City, Md Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Moderate climate
Outdoor recreation
Small-town feel

Cons
Isolation
High violent crime rate
Entertainment

What Bert Has To Say About Salisbury Metro Area

Salisbury is a quiet small town along the Wicomico River in an area known as Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It has a history as a port and transportation center serving the agricultural “Delmarva” peninsula, incorporating eastern Maryland, Delaware, and a part of Virginia. The area is pleasant with few extremes, thanks to the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Cost of living is reasonable for the region. The area has become a bit of a magnet for small businesses seeking to escape higher-cost east coast cities.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ocean City (zip 21842) is 9.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ocean City (zip 21842) jobs have decreased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ocean City (zip 21842)'s cost of living is 1.3% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ocean City (zip 21842)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 21842 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Republican, 58.6% to 39.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ocean City (zip 21842)'s population is 10,528 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ocean City (zip 21842) is Real Estate: $344,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.9%.

SCHOOLS

Ocean City (zip 21842) public schools spend $16,831 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.2 students per teacher in Ocean City (zip 21842). More Education

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Housing Market in Ocean City

It's a good time to buy in Ocean City. Home Appreciation is up 19.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ocean City is $344,300.

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