Living in Ocean Shores, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocean Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Ocean Shores has 7,302 residents with a median age of 63.9. The median household income is $58,202 (41% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $383,500, the median rent is $1,284/month.
Ocean Shores at a glance
- Population
- 7,302
- Median age
- 63.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $58,202State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $383,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,284/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ocean Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ocean Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocean Shores the median home value is $383,500, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,284 per month, which is 43.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Ocean Shores median household income
The median household income in Ocean Shores is $58,202 and the income per person is $37,901. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ocean Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,798
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 33.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 1.90
33.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ocean Shores has many vacation and second homes.
Ocean Shores demographics
- Population
- 7,302
- Median age
- 63.9
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 46.5%
- Households
- 3,830
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 17%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocean Shores ›
Education in Ocean Shores
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Ocean Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocean Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Ocean Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Shores | 7,302 | $58,202 | $383,500 | $1,284 |
| Oyehut | 111 | $37,552 | $212,500 | — |
| Westport | 2,217 | $64,750 | $196,600 | $865 |
| Cohassett Beach | 455 | $68,969 | $404,700 | — |
| Ocean City | 187 | $80,302 | $241,700 | — |
| Ocosta | 235 | $48,203 | $122,400 | — |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Grayland | 708 | $39,273 | $227,900 | — |
| Copalis Beach | 671 | $93,180 | $274,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ocean Shores, WA?
The median household income in Ocean Shores is $58,202, 41% 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 Shores?
The median home value in Ocean Shores is $383,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ocean Shores?
The median gross rent in Ocean Shores is $1,284 per month, about 43.2% of household income.
Is Ocean Shores, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Ocean Shores?
The median age in Ocean Shores is 63.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ocean Shores?
The average commute to work in Ocean Shores is 26 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocean Shores?
The unemployment rate in Ocean Shores is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocean Shores?
23.4% of adults in Ocean Shores 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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