Cost of Living in Oceanside, CA
Population: 172,542 • 2026 Data
$93,724
Median Household Income
+21% vs national
$2,207
Median Monthly Rent
+64% vs national
$702,000
Median Home Value
+107% vs national
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Oceanside
The median home value in Oceanside, CA is $702,000. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,207, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,232.
Rent-to-income ratio: 28.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Oceanside, CA is $93,724. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%, with a labor force of 93,393 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.