At a Glance
Median Income
$77,586
$48,719 per capita
Home Value
$575,400
Zillow: $386,465
Violent Crime
304/100K
2,998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
251 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
3.2 / 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 $77,586 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,719. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oceanside is $575,400 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,465. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Oceanside reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,998/100K.
Education
64.2% of adults in Oceanside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oceanside has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,586
Per Capita$48,719
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
C
Home Value$575,400
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$386,465
Housing Units692
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property2,998/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain89.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation331 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Oceanside was built in 1995.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.