Housing & Real Estate — Ocean City, New Jersey
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 20,905 |
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| Occupied | 5,619 |
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| Vacant | 15,286 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,070 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,549 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $840,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$942,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,670/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,040/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 55.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,282 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,453 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,363 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,944 |
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| Median Year Built | 1983 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
