Ocean Shores, Australia

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

5,145 Population 20/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$24,032 median income, 5.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$286,200 home value, $1,431/mo rent

Ocean Shores, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$24,032

68% below

$24,032 per capita

Home Value

$286,200

2% above

Median Rent

$1,431/mo

23% above

Unemployment

5.9%

64% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

338 sunny days/yr

Is Ocean Shores a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ocean Shores residents earn a median household income of $24,032 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,032. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 489 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ocean Shores is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,431/month.

Climate & Weather

Ocean Shores has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 338 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,145

Median Age43.0 yrs

Density20/mi²

Foreign Born19.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$24,032

Per Capita$24,032

Unemployment5.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$462

Housing

Home Value$286,200

Rent$1,431

Ownership72.9%

Housing Units2,058

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days338/yr

Rain38.8 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

Ocean Shores was founded in 1977.

19.4% of residents are foreign-born.