Housing & Real Estate — West Ocean City, Maryland
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 3,144 |
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| Occupied | 2,235 |
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| Vacant | 909 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 1,691 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 544 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $423,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$436,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,546/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,711/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 32.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 475 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 658 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 968 |
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| Built before 1960 | 341 |
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| Median Year Built | 1995 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
