Living in Oceanside, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oceanside · Census data 2020–2024
Oceanside has 172,242 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $97,737 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $770,300, the median rent is $2,303/month.
Oceanside at a glance
- Population
- 172,242
- Median age
- 38.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $97,737State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $770,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,303/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Oceanside a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Oceanside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oceanside the median home value is $770,300, 132% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,303 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,907 a month in housing costs.
Oceanside median household income
The median household income in Oceanside is $97,737 and the income per person is $44,943. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oceanside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66,997
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.75
Oceanside demographics
- Population
- 172,242
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 61,947
- Foreign-born
- 21.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oceanside ›
Education in Oceanside
36.2% of adults 25 and older in Oceanside have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oceanside
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Oceanside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | 172,242 | $97,737 | $770,300 | $2,303 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Camp Pendleton South | 15,766 | $69,853 | — | $3,092 |
| Camp Pendleton Mainside | 9,501 | $61,575 | — | $3,501 |
| Carlsbad | 114,373 | $142,748 | $1,257,000 | $2,808 |
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| San Marcos | 94,882 | $109,377 | $868,000 | $2,348 |
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
More for people moving to Oceanside
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What is the median household income in Oceanside, CA?
The median household income in Oceanside is $97,737, about the same as 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 Oceanside?
The median home value in Oceanside is $770,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oceanside?
The median gross rent in Oceanside is $2,303 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Oceanside, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oceanside?
The median age in Oceanside is 38.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Oceanside?
The average commute to work in Oceanside is 29 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oceanside?
The unemployment rate in Oceanside is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oceanside?
36.2% of adults in Oceanside 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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