Ocean Shores, WA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Maya Nelson Mar 27, 2026

Moving to Ocean Shores with kids -good idea?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $62,750, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $378,000, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aurora Perez Oct 11, 2025

Moving from Salt Lake City to Ocean Shores next month

First post here. I work in construction and Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $378,000 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Hazel J. May 31, 2025

Rent vs buy in Ocean Shores -what makes sense?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 7,076 people. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $62,750 in Ocean Shores. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of liv...

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Benjamin Reed Mar 4, 2025

Best kept secrets of Ocean Shores, WA

Random thought, Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters.

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