OOB vs Ogunquit
Ogunquit is OOB's closest peer in size (4 sq mi) but very different in character, Marginal Way, the Playhouse, a more curated arts/dining scene, and zero Pier-style amusements.
How they're alike
Both are coastal York / Cumberland County towns within 30 minutes of each other. Both serve the Boston/Portland and Québec second-home markets. Both have public beaches and similar utility/regulatory regimes.
How they're different
OOB: dense, Pier amusements, condo-heavy, seasonal-resort. Ogunquit: gallery-and-dining, LGBTQ+ historically central, Marginal Way coastal walk, no Pier rides.
Pricing
Ogunquit median 2025: ~$925k. OOB ~$555k. Ogunquit oceanfront condos run higher per sq ft than OOB despite smaller footprint.
Bottom line for buyers
Want amusements, larger condos, easier price entry: OOB. Want a curated arts/dining village and a coastal-cliff walk: Ogunquit.
Compiled from Town of Old Orchard Beach, RSU 23, FEMA, Maine Revenue Service, US Census, and MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify before any transaction.