Living in Ocean Ridge, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocean Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Ocean Ridge has 1,537 residents with a median age of 64.8. The median household income is $128,750 (73% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $1,138,700, the median rent is $1,953/month.
Ocean Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 1,537
- Median age
- 64.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $128,750State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $1,138,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,953/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Ocean Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 217% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Ocean Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocean Ridge the median home value is $1,138,700, 242% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,953 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Ocean Ridge median household income
The median household income in Ocean Ridge is $128,750 and the income per person is $166,992. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Ocean Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,601
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 46.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.80
46.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ocean Ridge has many vacation and second homes.
Ocean Ridge demographics
- Population
- 1,537
- Median age
- 64.8
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 49.1%
- Households
- 852
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocean Ridge ›
Education in Ocean Ridge
80.2% of adults 25 and older in Ocean Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 31.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocean Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Ocean Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Ridge | 1,537 | $128,750 | $1,138,700 | $1,953 |
| Briny Breezes | 394 | $65,179 | $254,000 | $1,188 |
| Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $351,100 | $2,041 |
| Manalapan | 353 | $164,375 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Castle | 3,052 | $57,228 | $303,900 | $1,596 |
| Hypoluxo | 2,798 | $78,214 | $290,900 | $2,194 |
| Gulf Stream | 785 | $226,563 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Lantana | 12,256 | $70,012 | $396,200 | $1,758 |
| Golf | 265 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ocean Ridge, FL?
The median household income in Ocean Ridge is $128,750, 73% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ocean Ridge?
The median home value in Ocean Ridge is $1,138,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Ocean Ridge?
The median gross rent in Ocean Ridge is $1,953 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Ocean Ridge, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 217% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Ocean Ridge?
The median age in Ocean Ridge is 64.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Ocean Ridge?
The average commute to work in Ocean Ridge is 33 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocean Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Ocean Ridge is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocean Ridge?
80.2% of adults in Ocean Ridge 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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