Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
Yianni's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Monkey Bread
Coffee Shop
Jon & Patty's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Di Orio's Circle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (28) A+
Playland's Castaway Cove
Theme Park
Liberty Escape Rooms
Attraction
OC Waterpark
Water Park
OC Waterpark
Theme Park
Gillian's Wonderland
Theme Park
Johnny B. Goode
Attraction
U.S. Life Saving Station 30
Museum
Greater Ocean City Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
The Ocean City Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Ocean City Historical Museum
Museum
Discovery Seashell Museum
Museum
Somers Point Theater
Theatre Arts
Longport Historical Society
Museum
Longport Welcome Sign
Attraction
Food and Drink (30) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Kohr Bros
Sweets
Steel's Fudge
Sweets
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Shivers Salt Water Taffy & Fudge
Sweets
Shriver's Gelato
Sweets
TLC's Polish Water Ice
Sweets
Kohr Bros
Sweets
Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy
Sweets
Fudge Kitchen
Sweets
The Dog Shack
Fast Food
Kohr Bros
Sweets
Jake's Water Ice
Sweets
George's Candies
Sweets
Kohr Bros
Sweets
John's Lemonade
Fast Food
Planet Ice
Sweets
Johnson's Popcorn
Fast Food
Johnny B. Goode
Sweets
TJ's Ice Cream Plus
Sweets
Aunt Betty's Ice Cream Shack
Sweets
Dot's Pastry Shop
Sweets
Crabby Jack's
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Ocean City Music Pier
Community Centre
Ocean City Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) B
Acme
Grocery Store
Bennie's Bread
Bakery
Fractured Prune
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Chester's Pastry Pantry Bakery
Bakery
Obadiah's
Seafood
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
John F Kennedy Park
Park
Sand Castle Park
Park
The Point
Park
The Point 2
Park
17th Street Park
Park
Krechmer Pavilion Park
Park
Samuel C. Cianci Memorial Park
Park
Primary School Playgound
Playground
Hartshorne Park
Park
Shops (24) A+
Spinning Wheel Florist
Florist
Ocean City Bicycle Center
Bicycle
Hoy's 5 & 10
Toys
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Ocean Treasures
Gift Shop
Mia's Christmas Gallery
Gift Shop
Air Circus
Toys
Pirates Arr Us
Toys
Jilly's T-Shirt Factory
Clothing
Salon Del Mare
Hairdresser
Sunglass Hut
Optician
The Surf Mall
Mall
7th Street Surf Shop
Clothing
Kelly's Creations
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Boyar's Market
Convenience Store
Bob's Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Blitz's 21st St Market
Convenience Store
Surfers Supplies
Clothing
Wawa
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Blitz's Market
Convenience Store
Hoys
Discount Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Gas Up Barbershop & Shave Co.
Hairdresser
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Ocean City.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Ocean City Transportation Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ocean City is 149/100 - which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Ocean City crime rates are 6,093 per 100k, which is 276% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
5,969 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
124 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Ocean City is $87,060 - which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$87,060 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Ocean Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ocean City Family Practice
Doctor
Ocean City Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ocean City Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
City Hall & Police Station
Police
Shore Medical Center
Hospital
"BRAYCES" Orthodontics
Dentist
Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Longport Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Longport Police Department
Police
Advanced Dental Concepts, PA
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ocean City Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

Ocean City home prices are $573,400 - which is 81% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$573,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Ocean City graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Westminster Christian Academy
Ocean City Primary School
Ocean City Intermediate School
St Joseph Regional School
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Jordan Road Elementary School
Upper Township Primary School
Upper Township Elementary School
High Schools (2) A+
Westminster Christian Academy
Ocean City High School
Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts
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ratings A+

Ocean City has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A
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Ocean City, NJ Area Guide

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Ocean City Area Facts

  • Ocean City has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ocean City crime rates are 276% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Ocean City is 23% higher than the New Jersey average

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Cleanest Boardwalk on the Jersey Shore! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Take a ride to Point Pleasant or Seaside and walk their boardwalks. Now get on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey and get off a few miles south of Atlantic City and you will find my home and the best beaches and boardwalk in the state. Ocean City is everything you think of wh ...Read More en you think family fun times and a welcoming environment.

Living in Ocean City is like paradise because when the summer days come to a close, it is like I have the beaches and boardwalk all to myself to bike, walk, or jog. Everything you imagine about fun, from mini-golf, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, to arcade games, is all here in Ocean City.

Living in Ocean City gives me the chance to go sailing one day, lying on the beach the next, and jogging up Ocean Avenue and taking in all the sights. My neighborhood is tucked away from the attractions, but close enough I don't have to miss anything. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ocean City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Park
      John F Kennedy Park
      Sand Castle Park
      The Point
      The Point 2
      17th Street Park
      Krechmer Pavilion Park
      Samuel C. Cianci Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Playland's Castaway Cove
      Liberty Escape Rooms
      OC Waterpark
      OC Waterpark
      Gillian's Wonderland
      Johnny B. Goode
      U.S. Life Saving Station 30
      Greater Ocean City Theatre Company

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Kohr Bros
      Steel's Fudge
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Shivers Salt Water Taffy & Fudge
      Shriver's Gelato

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Ocean City? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Ocean City.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ocean City? The cost of living in Ocean City is 149/100 - which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
      Ocean City
      149

      49% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ocean City? Ocean City crime rates are 6,093, which are 276% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      6,093 per 100k people

      162% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      162% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      94%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ocean City? The median income in Ocean City is $87,060 which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $87,06057% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,86791% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ocean City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Ocean Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Ocean City Family Practice

      D+ Housing

      What are Ocean City home prices? Ocean City home prices are $573,400 - which is 81% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $573,400210% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29136% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Ocean City have good schools? The Ocean City graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      40% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ocean City a good place to live? Ocean City has an overall rating of 88% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      8 total surveys

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