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Crime in Oceanside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oceanside. Key points include:
There were 3,595 total crimes in Oceanside in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oceanside is 2,130.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oceanside is 458.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oceanside is 1,672.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oceanside is 0.54% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Oceanside Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oceanside / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,595 | 2,130.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 774 | 458.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 2.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 144 | 85.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 575 | 340.8 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,821 | 1,672.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 520 | 308.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,964 | 1,164.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 337 | 199.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oceanside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oceanside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oceanside is 162 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oceanside is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oceanside is $877,741.
The median income in Oceanside is $97,737.
Oceanside's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oceanside Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oceanside | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 265 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oceanside, CA Weather
The average high in Oceanside is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oceanside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oceanside Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oceanside
The current population in Oceanside is 172,242. The population has increased 4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 172,242 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 172,542 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 173,722 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 174,461 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 175,694 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 175,622 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 175,389 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 174,811 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 173,829 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 173,050 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 171,400 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 169,407 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 167,799 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 166,139 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 164,709 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oceanside
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Oceanside is:
42.6% White with 73,314 White residents.
4.2% African American with 7,175 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 102 American Indian residents.
8.2% Asian with 14,188 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 933 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 1,080 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 10,873 Two Or More residents.
37.5% Hispanic with 64,577 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oceanside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.2% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 37.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oceanside
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Oceanside is 49.6% female with 85,415 female residents.
Oceanside is 50.4% male with 86,827 male residents.
| Gender | Oceanside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oceanside for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Oceanside completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Oceanside completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Oceanside completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Oceanside completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Oceanside completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Oceanside completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Oceanside completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oceanside completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Oceanside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oceanside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oceanside, California
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3.5% of households in Oceanside earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Oceanside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Oceanside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Oceanside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Oceanside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.4% of households in Oceanside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Oceanside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.3% of households in Oceanside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.8% of households in Oceanside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.1% of households in Oceanside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oceanside | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
