Living in Ocean Park, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocean Park · Census data 2020–2024
Ocean Park has 2,122 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $65,676 (33% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $350,500, the median rent is $1,349/month.
Ocean Park at a glance
- Population
- 2,122
- Median age
- 63.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $65,676State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $350,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,349/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ocean Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ocean Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocean Park the median home value is $350,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,349 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,829 a month in housing costs.
Ocean Park median household income
The median household income in Ocean Park is $65,676 and the income per person is $43,352. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ocean Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,777
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 39.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.97
39.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ocean Park has many vacation and second homes.
Ocean Park demographics
- Population
- 2,122
- Median age
- 63.5
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 42.6%
- Households
- 1,078
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocean Park ›
Education in Ocean Park
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Ocean Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocean Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Ocean Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park | 2,122 | $65,676 | $350,500 | $1,349 |
| Long Beach | 1,792 | $53,032 | $362,700 | $741 |
| Bay Center | 206 | $72,206 | $542,900 | — |
| Ilwaco | 1,365 | $98,200 | $370,300 | $1,170 |
| Naselle | 528 | $58,459 | — | — |
| Chinook | 541 | $108,147 | $352,000 | — |
| South Bend | 1,869 | $45,000 | $262,300 | $1,010 |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | $442,100 | — |
| Raymond | 3,210 | $48,516 | $267,500 | — |
More for people moving to Ocean Park
Ocean Park ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ocean Park: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ocean Park, WA?
The median household income in Ocean Park is $65,676, 33% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ocean Park?
The median home value in Ocean Park is $350,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ocean Park?
The median gross rent in Ocean Park is $1,349 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Ocean Park, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Ocean Park?
The median age in Ocean Park is 63.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ocean Park?
The average commute to work in Ocean Park is 26 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocean Park?
The unemployment rate in Ocean Park is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocean Park?
24.7% of adults in Ocean Park 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.
Last updated: