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OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Worcester County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
523
⇧ 14.2% vs 458 last year
Pending
89
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$439,900
⇩ 3.2% vs $454,500 last year
Average Price
$548,372
⇧ 2% vs $537,762 last year
Days on Market
101
⇧ 21.7% vs 83 days last year

Market Context

Population: 10,951  ·  Density: 461.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,626

Typical home value: $364,195  ·  Homeownership: 73.6%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The OCEAN CITY, MD real estate market (21842) currently shows 523 active listings, with 89 pending sales. Homes are averaging 101 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 65 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.2% year-over-year, from $454,500 to $439,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 523 this year vs 458 last year
  • Days on market: 101 now vs 83 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $439,900 (-3.2% YoY)
  • Average: $548,372 (+2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 26.9 miles — 1,514 listings ($807,942,004 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
21842Ocean City, MD 218420.0 mi523$286,798,556$439,900$548,372
21862Showell, MD 218626.9 mi1$499,900$499,900$499,900
19975Selbyville, DE 199757.7 mi150$108,732,900$594,000$724,886
19967Millville, DE 1996711.3 mi31$16,287,245$522,490$525,395
19970Ocean View, DE 1997012.3 mi117$70,845,138$545,000$605,514
21874Willards, MD 2187414.3 mi6$1,993,350$322,450$332,225
21841Newark, MD 2184114.5 mi2$700,000$350,000$350,000
19966Millsboro, DE 1996617.5 mi336$178,146,192$444,990$530,197
21863Snow Hill, MD 2186321.3 mi15$4,021,905$249,900$268,127
19951Harbeson, DE 1995123.1 mi44$28,886,836$579,900$656,519
21804Salisbury, MD 2180424.5 mi146$43,153,074$268,900$295,569
19947Georgetown, DE 1994726.4 mi99$51,274,872$478,000$517,928
19956Laurel, DE 1995626.9 mi44$16,602,036$350,000$377,319

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in OCEAN CITY, MD 21842?

As of January 2026, there are 523 active listings in OCEAN CITY, MD (zip code 21842), compared to 458 the prior year.

What is the median home price in OCEAN CITY, MD 21842?

The median listing price in OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 is $439,900 as of January 2026, a 3.2% decrease from $454,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in OCEAN CITY, MD?

Homes in OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 spend an average of 101 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 83 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OCEAN CITY, MD 21842?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 65 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 83 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in OCEAN CITY, MD?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 save an estimated $8,798 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $439,900. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.