At a Glance
Median Income
$93,724
$43,094 per capita
Home Value
$702,000
Zillow: $867,314
Median Rent
$2,207/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
463/100K
1,706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
10.8% smoking rate
How Oceanside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oceanside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oceanside 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
Oceanside residents earn a median household income of $93,724 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,094. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oceanside is $702,000 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $867,314. Median rent is $2,207/month, with 34.0% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Oceanside reports 463 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,706/100K. The murder rate is 3.0/100K.
Education
34.3% of adults in Oceanside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oceanside has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population172,542
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density4,181/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,724
Per Capita$43,094
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$702,000
Rent$2,207
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$867,314
Housing Units66,596
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent463/100K
Property1,706/100K
Murder3.0/100K
Assault343/100K
Burglary312/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation223 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations78
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Oceanside was founded in 1888.
The median home in Oceanside was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.