At a Glance
Median Income
$62,750
$38,604 per capita
Home Value
$378,000
Zillow: $340,518
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
2,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Ocean Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean Shores a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocean Shores residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,604. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,854 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocean Shores is $378,000 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,518. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Ocean Shores reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,312/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Ocean Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean Shores has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population7,076
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density831/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$38,604
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$3,829M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
B
Home Value$378,000
Rent$1,177
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$340,518
Housing Units5,340
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property2,312/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault71/100K
Burglary623/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain75.2 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocean Shores was built in 1996.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 100 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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