Located at the very southeastern tip of Maryland, including the resort‐and‐coastal region around Ocean City, Worcester County combines beach/tourism economy, bay and ocean access, small towns, and rural fringes. Towns include Ocean City, Berlin, Pocomoke City, Snow Hill, and Ocean Pines. The housing market is higher in the waterfront and resort‐adjacent zones: average home values about $421,449. Median listing price is around $449,900. Home types include beach‐style cottages, waterfront homes, single‐family homes in suburban and rural settings, and vacation/resort holdings near the coast. Because of the premium location and amenities, building a new home especially near water or in resort zones may cost $400,000+ land plus build, and significantly more for luxury waterfront lots. The region’s character is semi‐rural to resort‐urban (in the sense of vacation/destination). Proximity to major metro: while the county is somewhat remote from the big city core, it offers coastal lifestyle and is part of the Delmarva Peninsula region. For buyers interested in waterfront or resort living, Worcester County offers unique options; for commuters to inner belts it may be less convenient.