Ocean Shores SnackAbility
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Crime in Ocean Shores summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ocean Shores. Key points include:
There were 57 total crimes in Ocean Shores in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ocean Shores is 745.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ocean Shores is 39.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ocean Shores is 706.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ocean Shores is -64.83% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ocean Shores Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ocean Shores / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 745.4 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 39.2 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.1 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 26.2 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 54 | 706.2 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 209.2 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 30 | 392.3 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 104.6 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ocean Shores summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ocean Shores. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ocean Shores is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ocean Shores is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ocean Shores is $338,335.
The median income in Ocean Shores is $58,202.
Ocean Shores's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ocean Shores Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ocean Shores | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 129 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ocean Shores, WA Weather
The average high in Ocean Shores is 56.3° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 119.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 77.7 inches of precipitation each year with 1.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ocean Shores |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 119.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 77.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ocean Shores Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ocean Shores
The current population in Ocean Shores is 7,302. The population has increased 38.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,302 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 7,076 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 6,838 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 6,637 | 7.1% |
| 2020 | 6,196 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 5,975 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 5,814 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 5,714 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,673 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,637 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,609 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,584 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 5,512 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 5,391 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 5,260 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ocean Shores
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Ocean Shores is:
84.3% White with 6,152 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
2.9% American Indian with 209 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 197 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 162 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 240 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 342 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ocean Shores
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Ocean Shores is 49.3% female with 3,597 female residents.
Ocean Shores is 50.7% male with 3,704 male residents.
| Gender | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ocean Shores for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed some college.
19.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ocean Shores completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 19.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ocean Shores, Washington
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9.3% of households in Ocean Shores earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Ocean Shores earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Ocean Shores earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Ocean Shores earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Ocean Shores earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.0% of households in Ocean Shores earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in Ocean Shores earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.1% of households in Ocean Shores earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.9% of households in Ocean Shores earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Ocean Shores earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ocean Shores | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
