Oceanside, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

San Diego County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Oceanside based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Oceanside
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 76Income: 62Home Value: 70Safety: 100Education: 34Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 91

Quick Stats

Population

172,542

2023 ACS

Median Income

$93,724

2023

Median Home Value

$702,000

2023

Median Rent

$2,207

2023

Median Age

38.1

Unemployment

5.4%

Cost of Living Index

182.9

100 = national avg

Oceanside is a city in San Diego County, California, with a population of 172,542 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Oceanside is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Oceanside is $93,724, and the median home value is $702,000. The cost of living index is 182.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,207 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, and the median age is 38.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

172,542

Male

86,957

50.4%

Female

85,585

49.6%

Median Age

38.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

24.1%

High School or Higher

37.3%

Foreign Born

20.9%

Veterans

7.2%

Married

42.6%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.499

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

52.9%

Foreign Born

20.9%

White
52.9%
Black
4.2%
Asian
7.4%
Native American
1.4%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More
23.2%
Other
10.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

38.5%

66,498 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

61.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
56,214 (84.5%)
Puerto Rican
1,669 (2.5%)
Cuban
703 (1.1%)
Dominican
317 (0.5%)
Salvadoran
741 (1.1%)
Guatemalan
1,109 (1.7%)
Colombian
524 (0.8%)
Honduran
188 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
237 (0.4%)
Peruvian
236 (0.4%)
Other Hispanic
4,568 (6.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
861 (6.7%)
Chinese
1,507 (11.8%)
Filipino
5,739 (44.9%)
Vietnamese
1,793 (14.0%)
Korean
544 (4.3%)
Japanese
632 (4.9%)
Pakistani
24 (0.2%)
Cambodian
230 (1.8%)
Hmong
254 (2.0%)
Thai
308 (2.4%)
Laotian
205 (1.6%)
Taiwanese
86 (0.7%)
Other Asian
596 (4.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
191 (22.1%)
Samoan
422 (48.9%)
Chamorro
30 (3.5%)
Tongan
12 (1.4%)
Marshallese
53 (6.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
162 (18.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
50 (2.1%)
Sioux
10 (0.4%)
Other Native American
2,320 (97.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

162,618

English Only

66.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

41,435 speakers

Limited English

13.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
41,435 (25.5%)
Tagalog
3,231 (2.0%)
Other Asian
2,212 (1.4%)
Other Indo-European
1,609 (1.0%)
Vietnamese
1,395 (0.9%)
Chinese
1,384 (0.9%)
Slavic Languages
1,173 (0.7%)
German
929 (0.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
410 (0.3%)
Other Languages
352 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.8%

Limited English Proficiency

13.2%

Spanish
39.0% limited English
Tagalog
40.1% limited English
Other Asian
51.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
24.9% limited English
Vietnamese
59.4% limited English
Chinese
54.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
28.7% limited English
German
14.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
19.5% limited English
Other Languages
9.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

12,473

7.2% of population

Disability Rate

40.4%

5,034 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$61,000

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
37.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
28.1%
Vietnam
27.0%
Korea
3.7%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
16.0%
35-54
25.7%
55-64
19.6%
65-74
19.6%
75+
19.1%

Male Veterans

10,873

87.2%

Female Veterans

1,600

12.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$61,000

Non-Veteran Income

$38,405

Difference

$22,595

58.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

5,034

Without Disability

7,439

Disability Rate

40.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

89,232

#1 Ancestry

German

10.3% (17,686)

#2 Ancestry

English

8.5% (14,727)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

8.1% (14,002)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
10.3%
English
8.5%
Irish
8.1%
Italian
5.0%
American
2.6%
European
2.0%
Polish
1.9%
French
1.9%
Scottish
1.8%
Norwegian
1.3%
Swedish
1.3%
Russian
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
British
0.5%
West Indian
0.5%
Danish
0.5%
Portuguese
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

61,417

Family Households

41,833

68.1%

Married Couples

31,948

52.0%

Non-Family Households

19,584

31.9%

Single Mother Households

6,258

10.2%

Single Father Households

3,627

5.9%

Living Alone

14,264

23.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

31,058

In Married Couple

23,741

76.4%

With Single Mother

4,781

15.4%

With Single Father

2,536

8.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$108,880

Married Couple Income

$122,120

Single Mother Income

$68,996

Single Father Income

$81,581

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,023

Grandparents Responsible

880

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$93,724

+28% vs national

Per Capita Income

$43,094

+16% vs national

Poverty Rate

8.1%

-40% vs national

Gini Index

0.4199

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.4%

+3% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.5%

of households

How Oceanside Compares

Oceanside vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Oceanside is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Oceanside. The median household income here is $93,724.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.6%
$25-50K
13.4%
$50-75K
15.0%
$75-100K
13.9%
$100-150K
20.9%
$150-200K
11.5%
$200K+
14.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

-29% vs CA avg

Labor Force

93,393

Employed

84,816

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.1

Work from Home

14.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

182.9

100 = national avg

+82.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$80,480

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$190,225

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
279.3
Food
121.6
Transportation
125.4
Healthcare
117.3
Utilities
148.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,459

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,001

per month

The median household income in Oceanside, CA is $93,724, which is 28.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $43,094. The poverty rate of 8.1% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4199, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 93,393. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 14.8% working from home. About 71.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 182.9, which is 82.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 279.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $80,480 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$872,500

Median List Price

$885,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$499

Days on Market

53

Active Inventory

267

Months of Supply

2.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$845,762

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,887

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

21.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
21.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.7%
Listings with Price Drops
28.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 0.1%List Price ↑ 1.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

100

New Listings

175

Pending Sales

144

Homes Sold ↓ 27.5%New Listings ↓ 4.9%Pending ↓ 18.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$499

Median List $/SF

$558

Sale $/SF ↓ 7.6%List $/SF ↑ 2.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Oceanside, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, home prices have risen 762.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 76.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA housing market rather than Oceanside alone.

40yr ↑ 762.1%20yr ↑ 76%10yr ↑ 98.8%5yr ↑ 52.2%2yr ↑ 7.5%Q4 1975 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Oceanside vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Oceanside is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$702,000

Median Rent

$2,207

Total Housing Units

66,744

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner Occupied

58.5%

Renter Occupied

41.5%

Median Property Tax

$4,587

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,276

Housing Types

Single Family
64.8%
Multi-Family
31.0%
Mobile Home
4.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,587

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.65%

of home value

Median Home Value

$702,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,840

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,587) by the median home value ($702,000). In Oceanside, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.65%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Oceanside, CA is $872,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 53 days on the market. 21.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $499. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,887/month. About 58.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1984. There are 66,744 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,587. The effective tax rate is 0.65%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.59

per 1,000 residents

+76% vs national

Property Crime Rate

16.72

per 1,000 residents

-3% vs national

Total Crimes

3,595

2024

Violent Clearance

41%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

+6.7%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Oceanside Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Oceanside vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Oceanside is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 15.2%Property ↓ 35.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Oceanside police solve 45% of aggravated assault cases but only 5% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent40.0225.0%
RapeViolent510.307.8%
RobberyViolent1440.8539.6%
Aggravated AssaultViolent5753.4145.0%
BurglaryProperty5203.089.6%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,96411.645.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3372.006.5%

Oceanside, CA reported 774 violent crimes and 2,821 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 residents is 76.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 41% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,964 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 8.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20247742,8214.5916.72
20237373,0464.3017.78
20228333,4664.8520.17
20218203,4744.6819.81
20207173,1804.0618.01
20197123,7364.0221.09
20186693,8363.7721.62
20176944,0883.9323.12
20166394,3643.6024.61
20157024,5973.9826.07

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

24.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

8.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

51

Public Assistance

$639.4M

Individual Assistance

$1.5M

Most Common Type

Fire

28 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $628.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storm and Flooding β†’FloodFeb 2024β€”$249K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$7.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$484K$11K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$538.8M$911K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
West Fire β†’FireJul 2018β€”β€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows, and Debri… β†’FireJan 2018β€”$146K
Wildfires β†’FireDec 2017β€”β€”
Lilac Fire β†’FireDec 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$5.3Mβ€”
Border 3 Fire β†’FireJun 2016β€”β€”
Poinsettia Fire β†’FireMay 2014β€”β€”
Cocos Fire β†’FireMay 2014β€”β€”
Shockey Fire β†’FireSep 2012β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$7.8Mβ€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… β†’FireOct 2007$40.7M$734
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Rice Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Witch Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 54 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,438

Total Claims Paid

$46,287,927

Avg Claim Payout

$18,986

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

83

Federal Funding

$27,029,157

Properties Protected

30

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

5.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire20$3,073,236
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts16$6,616,922
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)8$210,374
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan5$841,689
800.1: Miscellaneous3$3,010,377

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Oceanside has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 51 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (28 declarations). 2,438 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $639,380,857 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,519,310 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 83 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.1%

10.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.4%

1.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.4%

Arthritis

21.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

36.3%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Oceanside has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Tri-City Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Tri-City Medical Center1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos10.4 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Palomar Health Downtown Campus18.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Aurora San Diego20.7 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

171,483

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
OCEANSIDE, CITY OF171,4830

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+8% vs national

Drive Alone

71.4%

-9% vs national

Public Transit

2.1%

+134% vs national

Work From Home

14.8%

+59% vs national

Carpool

7.9%

Walk / Bike

1.3%

combined

How Oceanside's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

14

2023

6-Year Avg

12

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

2

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

10

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231214021
2022710050
20211616042
20201315770
201957610
201877310

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Oceanside, CA is 25 minutes, which is 7.7% above the national average of 23 minutes. 71.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.8% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 2.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.9% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 14 traffic fatalities from 12 fatal crashes. 2 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.9%

of households

No Internet

3.7%

of households

Total Households

61,417

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.9%
Cellular Data Plan
89.2%
Satellite
6.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.4%
No Internet Access
3.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

93.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

87.6%

of households

Tablet

70.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
93.6%
Desktop / Laptop
87.6%
Tablet
70.4%
Smartphone Only
5.5%
No Computer
2.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Oceanside vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

171,483

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OCEANSIDE, CITY OFCommunityPurchased surface water171,4830

94.6% of households in Oceanside have broadband internet access. 82.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.7% of households have no internet access. 5.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 171,483 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Oceanside is located in San Diego County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Oceanside.

Election Overview

Source: San Diego County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

841,372

56.9%

GOP Votes

593,270

40.2%

Total Votes

1,477,786

Margin

D+16.8%

Shift from 2020

R+6.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+16.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024841,372593,2701,477,78656.9%40.2%D+16.8
2020964,650600,0941,601,72260.2%37.5%D+22.8
2016567,243386,8071,011,65156.1%38.2%D+17.8

In the 2024 presidential election, San Diego County recorded 1,477,786 total votes. Democrats won the county with 56.9% of the vote compared to 40.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+16.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, San Diego County has shifted 1.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

604

Total Assets

$194.7M

Total Income

$140.9M

Per 10K Residents

35.0

nonprofits

-19.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

26

Median Assets

$98K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
103
Education
68
Human Services
63
Arts & Culture
51
Recreation & Sports
29
Youth Development
22
Philanthropy
20
Animal-Related
19
Public Benefit
19
Health Care
13
Housing & Shelter
12
International
11
Food & Agriculture
9
Environment
8
Mental Health
8
Community Improvement
6
Crime & Legal
5
Public Safety
4
Voluntary Health
3
Civil Rights
3
Unknown
3
Medical Research
2
Employment
2
Science & Tech
2
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
70.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $136.7M of $194.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Oceanside

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
T E R I INCReligion$54.6M$29.9M1996
MIRA COSTA COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$23.3M$3.2M1967
SIATECH INCEducation$10.6M$24.4M2005
TRI-CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$10.2M$6.1M1966
BROTHER BENNO FOUNDATION INCFood & Agriculture$8.4M$10.2M1984
BUENA VISTA AUDUBON SOCIETYEnvironment$7.9M$487K1973
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTERHuman Services$6.6M$2.2M1975
OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ARTArts & Culture$6.5M$2.5M1997
PRESERVE CALAVERAEnvironment$4.5M$39K2001
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OCEANSIDE CALIFORNIA INCORPORATEDYouth Development$3.9M$3.2M1954
MAR VISTA ELDORADO INCHousing & Shelter$3.7M$854K1984
BEFORE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT INCYouth Development$3.3M$5.3M2015
DEVIL PUPS FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.3M$2.6M1988
NORTH COUNTY LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER QUESTIONING RESOURCECivil Rights$2.3M$2.6M2008
VETERNS ASSOCIATION NORTH COUNTYPublic Benefit$2.0M$601K2007
BEVERLY ROSE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$21K2025
FULL ACCESS & COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION INCHuman Services$1.6M$4.2M2007
JASON MRAZ FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$1.5M2017
OCEANSIDE IVEY RANCH PARK ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$1.5M$1.5M1983
USA SOFTBALL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIARecreation & Sports$1.4M$2.4M2001
THE CAUSE INCReligion$1.2M$2.5M2003
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH MISSIONSInternational$1.2M$1.2M1996
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NORTH COASTHuman Services$1.2M$929K1994
NORTH COUNTY JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$1.1M$382K2008
FIRST MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATIONSCHOLARSHIP FUND INCEducation$1.1M$143K2008
ELDORADO CHURCH OF GOD HOMES INCβ€”$1.1M$1.0M1986
SUSAN PARHAM HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$989K$92K2009
JOSEPH MICHALOWSKI HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$970K$122K2009
DYNAMIC CHURCH PLANTING INTERNATIONALHuman Services$966K$2.5M1996
FREEDOM DOGSHuman Services$956K$463K2006
DUWARA CONSCIOUSNESS FOUNDATIONFood & Agriculture$947K$85K2018
TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAMS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY INCUnknown$896K$137K1992
MILESTONE HOUSEUnknown$867K$996K1992
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORSβ€”$830K$490K1982
POINSETTIA CENTER FOR THE ARTSArts & Culture$808K$602K1995
LOVE ON A LEASH INCCommunity Improvement$808K$202K1995
ROBNETT EDUCATION FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$695K$272K2024
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES EXTD OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS & SERV ASSOCEducation$659K$509K1999
THE PACIFIC SEABIRD GROUPβ€”$649K$260K1977
SPOTAnimal-Related$625K$314K2010
MATHEWS HERMAN FOUNDATIONβ€”$612K$28K1970
OCEANSIDE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATIONEmployment$594K$36K2015
OCEANSIDE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATIONEducation$505K$61K1993
OUTSIDE THE BOWLFood & Agriculture$503K$845K2009
THE ROHER FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$503K$207K1995
OCEANSIDE SOCCER CLUBβ€”$497K$1.5M1983
OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE TELEVISION CORPORATIONArts & Culture$485K$706K1984
TRI-CITY HOSPITAL AUXILIARYβ€”$473K$131K1993
ROSICRUCIAN FELLOWSHIPReligion$462K$152K2024
MCNEALY HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$409K$121K2004

Oceanside, CA has 604 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $194.7M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 103 organizations. 26 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 35.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,271

Total Approved

$558.2M

Jobs Supported

13,193

Per 10K Residents

73.7

SBA loans

+15.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

146

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

188 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)83% of all loans

Loans

1,051

Total Amount

$403.0M

Avg Loan

$383,461

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$303.1M(75%)

Jobs Supported

9,562

50417% of all loans

Loans

220

Total Amount

$155.2M

Avg Loan

$705,382

Median Loan

$472,500

7(a) β€” 83%504 β€” 17%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

221

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$155.4M

28% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$703,254

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction131 loans
NAICS 23
$41.5M
Accommodation & Food Services129 loans
NAICS 72
$89.4M
Professional & Technical Services123 loans
NAICS 54
$47.8M
Retail Trade111 loans
NAICS 44
$59.5M
Manufacturing102 loans
NAICS 33
$51.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Mohsen Oil Inc.4$5.6M
Steico Industries, Inc.12$5.5M
Ocbw Llc1$5.0M
Ucit La Llc1$5.0M
Somnath1$5.0M
Foster Display Group1$5.0M
Temple Heights Properties Llc1$5.0M
3045 Industry Llc2$4.8M
Oceanside Hospitality Group1$4.8M
Ava Karas Inc.1$4.6M

Oceanside, CA has received 1,271 SBA loans totaling $558.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,051 loans (83% of the total), supporting 9,562 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 220 loans totaling $155.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Oceanside is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 188 loans. That works out to 73.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

481,383

Avg Median Income

$106,759

Avg Home Value

$859,108

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
920034,978$110,577$910,600$2,09915.0
9200827,707$105,371$1,142,300$2,34310.4
9200945,778$162,128$1,219,600$2,95512.2
9201017,300$120,612$1,016,400$2,7648.3
9201123,715$154,985$1,188,400$3,1386.5
9205437,546$76,974$851,100$1,8477.5
9205653,265$102,570$696,400$2,53612.3
9205757,994$106,421$691,900$2,45715.0
9205849,189$72,479$609,000$2,58344.3
9206946,825$93,065$714,700$2,07818.5
9208129,596$102,663$774,800$2,3938.9
9208337,957$82,614$607,400$2,1045.5
9208449,533$97,410$745,800$1,93628.3

Oceanside, CA has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 481,383. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $106,759. The average median home value is $859,108. The average median monthly rent is $2,403.

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