Ocean City, Florida

Quick Statistics

Ocean City is a community in Okaloosa County, Florida, home to about 5,941 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,731 a year, and a typical home is worth about $303,900. About 38.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.

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5,941
Total Population
▲ up 7% since 2012
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1.55 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$35,731
Median Personal Income
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$303,900
Median Home Value
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38.9%
College Educated
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88.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.3 points since 2010
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Ocean City ranks number 440 of 955 in population, number 657 in median household income, number 509 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Ocean City typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Ocean City
# Town Distance Population
1.Cinco Bayou, FL1.2 mi.609
2.Fort Walton Beach, FL1.3 mi.21,025
3.Shalimar, FL1.5 mi.885
4.Wright, FL2.1 mi.27,927
5.Lake Lorraine, FL2.5 mi.6,903
6.Mary Esther, FL3.6 mi.4,061
7.Eglin AFB, FL3.7 mi.2,778
8.Valparaiso, FL6.5 mi.4,885
Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean City

What is the population of Ocean City, Florida?
Ocean City has a population of about 5,941 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Ocean City, Florida in?
Ocean City is located in Okaloosa County, Florida.

What is the median home value in Ocean City, Florida?
The median home value in Ocean City is about $303,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Ocean City, Florida?
The median personal income in Ocean City is about $35,731 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Ocean City, Florida?
Since 1950, 104 tornadoes have been recorded in Okaloosa County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Ocean City, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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