Worcester County, Maryland
Ocean City Real Estate and Local Guide
A major Atlantic Coast resort town built around a 2.25-mile boardwalk and its ocean beach, whose population swells sharply with summer visitors. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Ocean City best.
About the area
Living in Ocean City, MD
Nicknamed the White Marlin Capital of the World.
The housing market
Homes in Ocean City
- About 73% of housing units are owner-occupied, with many used as seasonal or second homes.
- Only about 11% of housing units are single-family detached homes, with condominiums and multi-unit buildings predominating.
- The median home value is about $373,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Ocean City home
Ocean City Boardwalk
A 2.25-mile boardwalk running from the Inlet to 27th Street
Trimper's Rides
Amusement park established in 1893, home to a historic 1912 carousel
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
An 1891 lifesaving station at the Inlet that has been a museum since 1978
Northside Park
A 58-acre bayside park on 125th Street, the town's largest recreation complex
Ocean City Beach
Free public Atlantic Ocean beach running the length of the resort's oceanfront
Neighborhoods
Ocean City areas to know
South Ocean City
Historic downtown near the Inlet, with the boardwalk and Victorian-era architecture
Midtown
Runs roughly from 28th to 90th Street, with dining and nightlife
North Ocean City
Northern end lined with high-rise hotels and condominiums
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.