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Cost of living in Oceano summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oceano. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oceano is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oceano is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oceano is $675,262.
The median income in Oceano is $71,598.
Oceano's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oceano Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oceano | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 190 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oceano, CA Weather
The average high in Oceano is 70.3° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 31.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oceano |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oceano Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oceano
The current population in Oceano is 7,128. The population has decreased 9.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,128 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 7,098 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 7,287 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 7,371 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 7,601 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 7,487 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 7,678 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 7,788 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 8,262 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 7,857 | 6.8% |
| 2014 | 7,355 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,453 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 7,543 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 7,456 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 7,883 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oceano
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Oceano is:
55.3% White with 3,945 White residents.
0.9% African American with 64 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 69 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.
6.6% Two Or More with 474 Two Or More residents.
36.0% Hispanic with 2,568 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oceano | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oceano
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Oceano is 48.6% female with 3,465 female residents.
Oceano is 51.4% male with 3,662 male residents.
| Gender | Oceano | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oceano for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Oceano completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Oceano completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Oceano completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Oceano completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Oceano completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Oceano completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Oceano completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oceano completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Oceano completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oceano | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oceano, California
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7.9% of households in Oceano earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Oceano earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.9% of households in Oceano earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Oceano earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Oceano earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Oceano earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Oceano earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Oceano earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Oceano earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Oceano earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oceano | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
