Livability Score

78
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Rise Up Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coastal Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shop
Soriano's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sahara Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java Beach
Coffee Shop
Clubhouse
Coffee Shop
Shotti's Point
Coffee Shop
Sea Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Flagship Premium Cinemas
Cinema
Baja Amusements
Theme Park
Grand Prix Amusements
Theme Park
United State Lifesaving Station Museum
Museum
H2O Club
Nightclub
Freak Out
Attraction
Speedway
Attraction
Trimpers Rides
Theme Park
Happy Swing
Attraction
Wacky Worm
Attraction
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
Museum
Trimpers Rides
Theme Park
Trimpers Rides
Theme Park
Jolly Roger at The Pier
Theme Park
Ocean City Life Saving Station
Museum
Ocean City Life Saving Station
Museum
Circus
Attraction
Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Theme Park
The Sandbar
Nightclub
Food and Drink (14) C+
Five Guys
Fast Food
West-O Bottle Shop and Bar
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Trader Lee's
Bar
Dumsers Dairyland
Sweets
The Wine Rack
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fractured Prune
Fast Food
De Lazy Lizard Brew Pub
Bar
de Lazy Lizard Bar & Grill
Bar
Mitchell's Market & Deli
Deli
Dip'n Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dumsler's Diaryland
Sweets
Purple Moose Saloon
Bar
Kohr Bros Frozen Custard
Sweets
Crawl Street Tavern
Bar
Candy Kitchen
Sweets
Bearded Clam
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Wine'ing Butcher
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fractured Prune
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Herring Creek Nature Park
Park
Homer Gudelsky Park
Park
Entry Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Inlet Park
Park
Robin Park
Park
Robin Hood Park
Park
Wood Duck Park
Park
Terns Landing Park
Park
Pintail Park
Park
Manklin Meadows Park
Park
Ocean City Tennis Center
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Somerset Park
Park
Shops (27) A+
Nice Nails
Beauty
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Wockenfuss
Gift Shop
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Marshalls
Department Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Studio 6
Beauty
Five Below
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Chico’s Outlet
Clothing
Monkey's Trunk
Furniture
CraZy LadyZ
Clothing
Wawa
Convenience Store
D. A. Kozma
Fashion
Express Computers
Electronics
Studio S
Fashion
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Salt & Co.
Clothing
Pedego Electric Bikes
Bicycle
B Boutique
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in West Ocean City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
7th St
Bus Stop
3rd St
Bus Stop
14th Street
Bus Stop
8th St
Bus Stop
17th St
Bus Stop
Upshur Street
Bus Stop
30th St
Bus Stop
32nd St
Bus Stop
37th St
Bus Stop
Bayshore Dr
Bus Stop
45th St
Bus Stop
45th Street
Bus Stop
56th St
Bus Stop
61st St
Bus Stop
65th St
Bus Stop
67th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Ocean City is 121/100 - which is 2% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B+

West Ocean City crime rates are 1,271 per 100k, which is 38% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,022 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
249 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in West Ocean City is $90,426 - which is 19% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$90,426 A+
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Station 5
Fire Station
West Ocean City Injury & Illness Center
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Atlantic General Pediatrics
Doctor
Atlantic General Pediatrics
Doctor
Atlantic Dental
Dentist
Townsend Medical Center
Doctor
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Station 2
Fire Station
Ocean City Police Department Boardwalk Substation
Police
Ocean Pines Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ocean City Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

West Ocean City home prices are $330,100 - which is 14% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$330,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools C+

The West Ocean City graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Ocean City Elementary
Seaside Christian Academy
High Schools (0) F
Seaside Christian Academy
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ratings A+

West Ocean City has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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West Ocean City, MD Area Guide

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West Ocean City Area Facts

  • West Ocean City has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Ocean City crime rates are 38% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in West Ocean City is 2% higher than the Maryland average

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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Herring Creek Nature Park
      Homer Gudelsky Park
      Entry Park
      Sunset Park
      Inlet Park
      Robin Park
      Robin Hood Park
      Wood Duck Park

      Entertainment

      Flagship Premium Cinemas
      Baja Amusements
      Grand Prix Amusements
      United State Lifesaving Station Museum
      H2O Club
      Freak Out
      Speedway
      Trimpers Rides

      Food & Drink

      Five Guys
      West-O Bottle Shop and Bar
      Panera Bread
      Dairy Queen
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      KFC
      Trader Lee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Ocean City? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in West Ocean City.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Ocean City? The cost of living in West Ocean City is 121/100 - which is 2% higher than Maryland.
      West Ocean City
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Ocean City? West Ocean City crime rates are 1,271, which are 38% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,271 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Ocean City? The median income in West Ocean City is $90,426 which is 19% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $90,42663% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,95964% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      46% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Atlantic General Pediatrics
      Atlantic General Pediatrics
      West Ocean City Injury & Illness Center

      A+ Housing

      What are West Ocean City home prices? West Ocean City home prices are $330,100 - which is 14% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $330,10079% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32239% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does West Ocean City have good schools? The West Ocean City graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Ocean City a good place to live? West Ocean City has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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