Ocean View
A town in Sussex County, Delaware — population 2,245 as of 2020.
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WVIA Public Media
September 29A Delaware citizen's political action committee based in Sussex County hopes to get local candidates who can manage rapid growth. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has more.
Community Groups & Organizations
Land Use Application Docket system maintenance
The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Department will be upgrading the Land Use Application Docket. The upgrade will begin Thursday, October 1 at 8:30am and continue through the day. The docket will be available for use on Friday, October 2.
Government & Civic
Storm postpones Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s to Nov. 14
Southern Delaware event moves because of incoming storm; Wilmington’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s remains scheduled for Oct. 31 REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 14, because of the incoming storm, organizers…
Events
Sussex County Public Safety Complex to host 25th annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day
Georgetown, Del. (12 p.m. Thu., Sept. 24, 2026): Sussex County’s 911 center is set to dazzle school children and adults alike during its silver anniversary open house next month. The Sussex County Department of Public Safety will host the County’s annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from…
Events
Campaign to Stop Human Trafficking in Delaware starts with helping the people who may never ask for help
An inaugural Oct. 2 Summit in Dewey Beach will bring caregivers, clinicians, advocates and other professionals together to recognize exploitation and improve support for survivors. DEWEY BEACH, Del. — A person being trafficked may still go to work, attend school or see a doctor.…
Community Groups & Organizations
What Delaware Republicans say they’d do if voters give them the chance
This week, Republicans unveiled their ‘2026 Contract with Delaware Voters’ DOVER, Del. — State Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, and Delaware Republicans are pitching voters on a 10-bill platform ahead of November’s general election. It promises no state tax on overtime or tips,…
Government & CivicIn and around Ocean View
See & do
- Assawoman Canal Trailhead / Kayak Launch
- Atlas Yoga & Healing Arts
- Barefoot Landing, Ocean View, De
- Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
- Delaware Seaside Bride
Eat, drink & stay
- Amato's Pizza
- Bethany Beach House
- Ocean View Brewing Company
- The Den Bar & Grill at Bear Trap Dunes
- Bonkey's Ice Cream & Snoballs
Shops & services
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Ocean View by the numbers
- Area
- 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km²), 0.02 sq mi water
- Median age
- 66.1
- Households
- 1,376
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $91,500
- Median house value
- $514,200
- Office
- TOWN MANAGER
- Address
- 201 CENTRAL AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970