Living in Oceanside, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oceanside · Census data 2020–2024
Oceanside has 430 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median home value is $647,800.
Oceanside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oceanside at a glance
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 65.1State: 40.4
- Median home value
- $647,800State: $477,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
Is Oceanside a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oceanside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oceanside the median home value is $647,800, 95% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Oceanside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 667
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 63.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.78
63.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oceanside has many vacation and second homes.
Oceanside demographics
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 50.9%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oceanside ›
Education in Oceanside
56% of adults 25 and older in Oceanside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oceanside
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Oceanside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | 430 | — | $647,800 | — |
| Netarts | 1,022 | $79,866 | $441,300 | $1,290 |
| Cape Meares | 225 | $88,798 | $638,500 | — |
| Bay City | 1,875 | $82,589 | $393,600 | $1,221 |
| Idaville | 132 | $71,750 | $228,300 | — |
| Tillamook | 5,218 | $58,176 | $298,800 | $1,241 |
| Garibaldi | 796 | $53,828 | $344,700 | $1,109 |
| Fairview | 526 | $48,459 | $277,700 | $1,563 |
| Pleasant Valley | 486 | $112,500 | $492,300 | $1,423 |
More for people moving to Oceanside
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What is the average home price in Oceanside?
The median home value in Oceanside is $647,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
Is Oceanside, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oceanside?
The median age in Oceanside is 65.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Oceanside?
The unemployment rate in Oceanside is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oceanside?
56% 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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