Here's what it costs to live in Oceanside, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,303 per month, while the typical home is valued around $770,300. Households earn a median of $97,737 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$97,737
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,303
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$770,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
172,242
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Census ACS
44.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,155
Per month
Avg Home Value
$734,110
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92003 | — | $2,032 | $838,000 |
| ZIP 92008 | — | $2,223 | $1,051,400 |
| ZIP 92010 | — | $2,465 | $899,000 |
| ZIP 92028 | — | $1,637 | $710,800 |
| ZIP 92054 | — | $1,784 | $753,400 |
| ZIP 92056 | — | $2,301 | $646,800 |
| ZIP 92057 | — | $2,381 | $624,600 |
| ZIP 92058 | — | $2,471 | $571,200 |
| ZIP 92081 | — | $2,323 | $681,400 |
| ZIP 92083 | — | $1,929 | $564,500 |
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.7%
The cost of living index for Oceanside is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Oceanside is $2,303 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Oceanside is $97,737 per year.
The median home value in Oceanside is $770,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Oceanside has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
