Living in Oceano, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oceano · Census data 2020–2024
Oceano has 7,128 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $71,598 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $556,100, the median rent is $1,584/month.
Oceano at a glance
- Population
- 7,128
- Median age
- 46.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $71,598State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $556,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,584/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Oceano a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Oceano
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oceano the median home value is $556,100, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,584 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,467 a month in housing costs.
Oceano median household income
The median household income in Oceano is $71,598 and the income per person is $36,684. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oceano: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,429
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.36
Oceano demographics
- Population
- 7,128
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 3,019
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oceano ›
Education in Oceano
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Oceano have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oceano
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Oceano vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceano | 7,128 | $71,598 | $556,100 | $1,584 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | $727,500 | $2,061 |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | $814,200 | $2,173 |
| Los Berros | 145 | $250,001 | — | — |
| Callender | 2,230 | $136,346 | $945,400 | $2,540 |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | $1,021,300 | $2,232 |
| Blacklake | 983 | $99,417 | $825,600 | $2,403 |
| Woodlands | 2,061 | $136,618 | $1,162,200 | — |
| Los Ranchos | 1,467 | $121,800 | $1,244,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Oceano, CA?
The median household income in Oceano is $71,598, 28% 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 Oceano?
The median home value in Oceano is $556,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oceano?
The median gross rent in Oceano is $1,584 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Oceano, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Oceano?
The median age in Oceano is 46.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Oceano?
The average commute to work in Oceano is 21 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oceano?
The unemployment rate in Oceano is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oceano?
21.2% of adults in Oceano 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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