Ocean, MD town hall & government
Ocean spent $143.4 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $20,741 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Ocean's government.
Where Ocean's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 30%
- Fees & charges 22%
- Sales taxes 19%
- Utility sales 8%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From other local governments 5%
- From the state 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From the federal government 3%
- Income taxes 1%
Who works for Ocean
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Worcester County Public Schools
Ocean's K–12 school district, shared with Berlin, Pocomoke City and Snow Hill. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Maryland districts overall: 47% local, 44% state, 9% federal
- Local 65%
- State 24%
- Federal 11%
Of the $24,221 per pupil, $14,909 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Ocean kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Ocean pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Ocean's government
Who represents Ocean
Ocean is represented in Congress by Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela D. Alsobrooks and Representative Andy Harris. Wes Moore is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.