At a Glance
Median Income
$53,889
$46,654 per capita
Home Value
$290,400
Zillow: $342,749
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.9% (64% above 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 $342,749. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
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. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population1,777
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans20.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,889
Per Capita$46,654
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
B+
Home Value$290,400
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$342,749
Housing Units1,847
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain78.5 in/yr
AQI16 (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.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.