At a Glance
Median Income
$84,688
$64,767 per capita
Home Value
$968,800
Zillow: $1,373,705
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ocean Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean Beach a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocean Beach residents earn a median household income of $84,688 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,767. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocean Beach is $968,800 , 244% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,373,705. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Ocean Beach reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Ocean Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean Beach has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density257/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,688
Per Capita$64,767
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
F
Home Value$968,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,373,705
Housing Units636
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Broadband21.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocean Beach was built in 1946.
66.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.