Ocean City

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Ocean City, NJ

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A family-friendly vibe on the Jersey Shore

Coastal Vibrant Active Picturesque Family-Friendly

Located just 11 miles south of Atlantic City on the New Jersey Shore, Ocean City is a vibrant community with a family-friendly atmosphere. Ocean City has all the hallmarks of a classic Shore town, from an exciting boardwalk lined with amusement-park rides and games to beautiful beaches brimming with opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Ocean City fosters a strong sense of community through annual events such as the Boardwalk Art Show, Surf Fest, Christmas Parade, and the Summer Concert Series held at the Ocean City Music Pier every year. Aside from the tourist-friendly favorites on the boardwalk, Ocean City also offers plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors at Corson’s Inlet State Park and Ocean City Dog Park, in addition to many apartments and condos available for rent in tranquil residential areas.

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

91

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Schools

Ocean City Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-8

370 Students

6
out of 10

Ocean City Primary School

Public

Grades PK-3

280 Students

5
out of 10

Ocean City Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-8

370 Students

6
out of 10

Ocean City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,215 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ocean City Historical Museum
  • Corson's Inlet State Park

Airports

  • Atlantic City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.