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Ocean City, NJ Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 20,298 housing units in Ocean City. This represents a 7.5% growth from 18,880 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 20,298 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Ocean City is about 62%. Ocean City's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 63.2%. Average household size is 2.02 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Ocean City were built after 1961.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.90%
One Bedroom9%
Two Bedrooms24.20%
Three Bedrooms41.50%
Four Bedrooms18.50%
Five Bedrooms or more5.80%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.22
Median year structure was built1962
Median Value of occupied units$224,700
Median Price asked for vacant units$204,200

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.69
Median year structure was built1960
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$729

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage5.90%
Home Equity Loan7.10%
Simple Mortgage46.70%
Debt Free40.30%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs20.4%