NEIGHBORHOOD
Ocean Beach
California · San Diego · 12,262 residents · 0.991 sq mi
The short version
Ocean Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,156,299. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Ocean Beach; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,262
Population density
12,373 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,529
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,764
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
Other services5.3%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Retail trade4%
Public administration3.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,156,299
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,224
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.5%
82.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(9,108)
Black1.3%(162)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,809)
Asian2.5%(307)
Other7.1%(876)
Diversity Score52.6%(6,447)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(9,108)
Black1.3%(162)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,809)
Asian2.5%(307)
Other7.1%(876)
Diversity Score52.6%(6,447)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
8.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California?
Ocean Beach, San Diego, California has about 12,262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California earns about $100,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ocean Beach, San Diego, California expensive?
In Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,156,299, and the typical rent is about $2,224 a month.
How educated are people in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California?
About 60.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California?
About 12.3% of people in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024