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.
Median Household Income
$97,737
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,303
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$770,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
44.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,508
Per month
Avg Home Value
$579,700
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.7%
What is the cost of living index for Oceanside?
The cost of living index for Oceanside is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Oceanside?
The median gross rent in Oceanside is $2,303 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Oceanside?
The median household income in Oceanside is $97,737 per year.
What is the median home value in Oceanside?
The median home value in Oceanside is $770,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Oceanside?
Oceanside has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Oceanside?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
