At a Glance
Median Income
$145,282
$62,520 per capita
Home Value
$626,700
Zillow: $757,546
Median Rent
$2,118/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oceanside residents earn a median household income of $145,282 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,520. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oceanside is $626,700 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $757,546. Median rent is $2,118/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Oceanside reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
47.9% of adults in Oceanside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oceanside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population31,907
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density6,472/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,282
Per Capita$62,520
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$626,700
Rent$2,118
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$757,546
Housing Units11,147
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Oceanside was built in 1956.
11.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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