At a Glance
Median Income
$69,448
$38,764 per capita
Home Value
$518,500
Zillow: $678,311
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
14.0% smoking rate
How Oceano Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oceano's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oceano a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oceano residents earn a median household income of $69,448 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,764. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oceano is $518,500 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $678,311. Median rent is $1,424/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
18.6% of adults in Oceano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oceano has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population7,098
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density4,609/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,448
Per Capita$38,764
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
C
Home Value$518,500
Rent$1,424
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$678,311
Housing Units3,524
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Oceano was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.