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.

Pros

-Moderate climate
-Outdoor recreation
-Small-town feel

Cons

-Isolation
-High violent crime rate
-Entertainment

Local Listings in 21842

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$1,675,000

12970 Inlet Isle Ln
Bed 5 | Bath 6 | 5498 SqFt

$475,000

212 Trimper Ave
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2828 SqFt

$389,900

701 Bradley Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 2 | 1500 SqFt

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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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Maryland
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Salisbury Metro Area
Political Ideology: Leaning conservative

City: Ocean City
Zip Codes: Ocean City (zip 21842)
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 33 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ocean City (zip 21842) is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). 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 4.8% 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

Worcester county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ocean City (zip 21842)'s population is 10,697 people. Since 2010, 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 $271,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.9%. Check out the homes in the area

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

Best Places to Live in Ocean City Rankings

#23	Emerging Metropolitan Areas
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Housing Market in Ocean City

It's a good time to buy in Ocean City. Home Appreciation is up 5.9% in the last 12 months. Browse Ocean City Real Estate

The median home price in Ocean City is $271,300. Browse Homes in this Range.

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