Ocean city : New jersey

What Ocean City is like for active adults

Ocean City, New Jersey (population 15,000 in the winter) is a popular retirement community for active adults who enjoy the beach, fishing, boating and a family oriented setting. This beach community just south of Atlantic City) has long been a popular family resort. It all started in 1879 when four Methodist ministers chose the island as a suitable spot to establish a Christian retreat and camp meeting. The founders incorporated as the “Ocean City Association” and laid out street and lots for cottages, hotel and businesses. Ocean City is located in Cape May County

The town offers 7 miles of flat, sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. A 3 mile boardwalk is lined with commercial establishments. The Ocean City Music Pier is at its core. There is a small commercial downtown. The rest of the town is homes, condos, and cottages. Since Ocean City is an island many homes on the bay side have docks.

One of the attractions for active adults 55+ is the ability to live in a casual setting near world famous New Jersey beaches. Children and grandchildren will love to visit – they can walk to the beach down gracious sidewalks. On the outskirts of town there are some newer developments and active adult communities that cater to the newly retired.

According to City-Data the median price of a home in Ocean City was $430,000 in late2009. These prices can be somewhat misleading because here are many condos on the market for far less, and houses on the beach will be a lot more.

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Photo of beach and rising sun courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and CJKpi.

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What is special about this retirement community

• World famous New Jersey beaches • The Travel Channel rated Ocean City as the Best Family Beach of 2005. • Small but manageable downtown • Ocean City Golf Course • A livable small city – you can walk just about anywhere • Sale of alcohol is banned within city limits

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What is not special about this retirement community

It is quiet here. Restaurants tend to be family oriented – for more sophisticated dining or entertainment you need to go off the island.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Ocean City attracts a community of retirees who want to live in a small, family-oriented beach town. Here are some helpful facts about retirement in nearby New Jersey towns like Cape May and Manahawkin

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Local economy is driven by

The economy is driven by tourism.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Ocean City is a barrier island with bridge connections to the mainland. The Eastern side of Ocean City borders the Atlantic Ocean, while the Western side faces the Great Egg Harbor. Atlantic City is to the north.

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Cultural environment

Cultural life is very low key. Walks on the beach or a casual concert would be the mainstay. However just a short hop away some of the nation’s top acts perform in Atlantic City every night. Walking on the 3 mile boardwalk can be entertaining.

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Medical facilities

Shore Memorial Hospital is 3 miles away in Somers Point. Atlantic City Medical Center is 13 miles.

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Transportation

Atlantic City International is 13 Miles. There is mass transit available from Atlantic City connecting to Philadelphia and New York.

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Facts about OCEAN CITY

State: NJ
Environment: Coastal,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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