Living in Oak Shores, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oak Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Oak Shores has 128 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $66,750 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $525,000, the median rent is $2,308/month.
Oak Shores is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oak Shores at a glance
- Population
- 128
- Median age
- 63.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $525,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,308/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
Is Oak Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 23.6%; a poverty rate of 33.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oak Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oak Shores the median home value is $525,000, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,308 per month, which is 46.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,750 a month in housing costs.
Oak Shores median household income
The median household income in Oak Shores is $66,750 and the income per person is $41,743. 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oak Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 810
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 91.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.94
91.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oak Shores has many vacation and second homes.
Oak Shores demographics
- Population
- 128
- Median age
- 63.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 50%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 20.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oak Shores ›
Education in Oak Shores
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Oak Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oak Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 23.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Oak Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Shores | 128 | $66,750 | $525,000 | $2,308 |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | $91,615 | $504,200 | $1,793 |
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | $1,311 |
| Cambria | 5,978 | $99,147 | $930,200 | $1,924 |
| San Miguel | 3,227 | $95,458 | $539,700 | $1,791 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | $810,400 | $2,533 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | $687,200 | $1,981 |
| Cayucos | 2,427 | $87,235 | $1,011,900 | $1,571 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | $716,500 | $1,854 |
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What is the median household income in Oak Shores, CA?
The median household income in Oak Shores is $66,750, 33% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oak Shores?
The median home value in Oak Shores is $525,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oak Shores?
The median gross rent in Oak Shores is $2,308 per month, about 46.5% of household income.
Is Oak Shores, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; unemployment of 23.6%; a poverty rate of 33.6%.
What is the median age in Oak Shores?
The median age in Oak Shores is 63.5 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Shores?
The unemployment rate in Oak Shores is 23.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oak Shores?
14.8% of adults in Oak Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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