How long is the commute from Ocean City, MD?
Workers who live in Ocean City, MD take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Ocean City get to work
| Means of transportation | Ocean City | Worcester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±5.9 points) | 75.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.2% (±2.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±4.4 points) | 12.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Ocean City, the average commute is lower than in Worcester County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ocean City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Worcester County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Worcester County, Ocean City ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 367 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ocean City
| Vehicles available | Ocean City | Worcester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±3.2 points) | 5.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±5.1 points) | 31.2% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.8% (±2.8 points) | 22.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Ocean City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Worcester County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ocean City
| Ocean City | Worcester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±4.4 points) | 12.3% (±1.8 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.9 points) | 95.3% (±1.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±2.3 points) | 91.2% (±1.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ocean City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Worcester County (91.2%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ocean City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | — | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| West Ocean City | 3.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Pines | 4.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Fenwick Island | 4.7 mi | 28.5 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Bethany | 8.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Selbyville | 8.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin | 8.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean View | 9.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany Beach | 10.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ocean Pines, MD (25.9 minutes), South Bethany, DE (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Pines | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 2 | Pocomoke City | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Berlin | 21.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Ocean City | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 (tie) | West Ocean City | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Snow Hill | 18.3 minutes (±3.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ocean City
How long is the average commute in Ocean City?
Workers who live in Ocean City, MD take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ocean City without a car?
7.5% of households in Ocean City have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ocean City?
17.4% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Ocean City worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean City town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean City town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean City town, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ocean City town, Maryland (place:58225, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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