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Ocean Park, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pacific County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,777 Population 586/sq mi density
$53,889 Median Income $46,654 per capita
$290,400 Home Value $342,256 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 226 sunny days/yr
450 Violent Crime/100K 3,153 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,889 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$290,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
450 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ocean Park, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,889
28% below
$46,654 per capita
Home Value
$290,400
3% above
Zillow: $342,256
Violent Crime
450/100K
19% above
3,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
226 sunny days/yr

How Ocean Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ocean Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
103%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ocean Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ocean Park residents earn a median household income of $53,889 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,654. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ocean Park is $290,400 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,256. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Ocean Park reports 450 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,153/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Ocean Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ocean Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,777
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,889
Per Capita$46,654
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

B+
Home Value$290,400
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$342,256
Housing Units1,847
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent450/100K
Property3,153/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain78.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ocean Park was built in 1979.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.