At a Glance
Median Income
$111,023
$146,965 per capita
Home Value
$1,059,000
Zillow: $1,438,983
Median Rent
$1,987/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
1,567/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ocean Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocean Ridge residents earn a median household income of $111,023 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $146,965. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocean Ridge is $1,059,000 , 276% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,438,983. Median rent is $1,987/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Ocean Ridge reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,567/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.1% of adults in Ocean Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean Ridge has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,461
Median Age64.7 yrs
Density1,922/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,023
Per Capita$146,965
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
F
Home Value$1,059,000
Rent$1,987
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$1,438,983
Housing Units1,638
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent51/100K
Property1,567/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary303/100K
Health
Obesity22.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+31.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocean Ridge was built in 1972.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.
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