Ocean Pines earns another ‘safest’ community nod

(Aug. 31, 2020) Website Money Inc. this week named Ocean Pines as one of the “20 Safest Places to Live in Maryland.” 

At least two other national websites this year have recognized Ocean Pines for being among the safest communities in the state, including Safewise (#2) in April, and HomeSnacks (#1) in January. 

According to Money Inc., Ocean Pines is the fifth-safest community in Maryland:  

“The name of this Maryland city denotes its location. Bordered by the Isle of Wight Bay to its east, Ocean Pines offers over 9 miles of waterfront living. If that’s not enough for you to move, let’s just add that it’s some of the safest waterfront living you could ever find. It also has the lowest property crime rate in all of Maryland at only 4.2%. Interestingly enough, the cost of living here by the water is much affordable in comparison to some of Maryland’s safe cities. So if you’re a fan of the water, there’s absolutely no reason why this place wouldn’t be at the top of your list.” 

The only other local community named was Berlin, which ranked at #13. 

Money Inc. also had this to say about the State of Maryland:  

“With 6 million people spread across 12,400 square miles, Maryland is one of the least congested states you can find. In fact, out of a list of 300 of the most populated cities in the US, Maryland only has one entry with Baltimore at number 30. This is an excellent factor for anyone looking to relocate to or within another area in the state. With this comes the factor of safety as well, as many cities and towns in Maryland boast of safety ratings that might be better than the state’s best crab cakes.” 

To view the full article, visit https://moneyinc.com/safest-places-live-maryland/.