Oceanside, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
172,542
Population
4,181/sq mi density
$93,724
Median Income
$43,094 per capita
$702,000
Home Value
$867,314 Zillow
$2,207
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
463
Violent Crime/100K
1,706 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,724 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$702,000 home value, $2,207/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
463 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$702,000
149% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,207/mo
90% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
66,596
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$702,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$867,314
Redfin Median Sale
$855,000
Median Sale Price
$855,000
Median List Price
$839,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.5%
Owner-Occupied
41.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,207/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,941/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$855,000
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
139
Price Drops
19.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$558
Active Inventory
266
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $702,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $867,314 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $855,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $855,000 |
| Median List Price | $839,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $558 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,207 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,941 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.9% |
| Homes Sold | 139 |
| Active Inventory | 266 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $558 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 66,596 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 34.0% |