West Ocean City, MD
Living in West Ocean City
Bikeability15
Walkability31
Commute81
Public Transit9
Affordability36
Public Safety68
Airports82
Hospitals68
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.3kPopulation-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
$69kMedian 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
$308kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian 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
Seaside Christian Academy
0 miles, S
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
5 miles, NW
Worcester Preparatory School
6 miles, W
Lighthouse Christian School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Ocean City, MD
Salisbury University
27 miles, W
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
33 miles, W
Wesley College
61 miles, N
Delaware State University
62 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Ocean City, MD
Atlantic General Hospital
5 miles, W
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
26 miles, W
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
29 miles, NW
Beebe Medical Center
30 miles, N
Airports
Airports near West Ocean City, MD
Atlantic City International Airport
82 miles, N
Philadelphia International Airport
106 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
110 miles, W