Apartments for rent in Oceanside, CA

A medium-size city in California, Oceanside has slightly more than 175,000 residents. At an average age of just under 39, the city's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 37. Home ownership is more common than renting in Oceanside, and 44% of residents rent. With an average monthly rent exceeding the state average, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Many Oceanside residents work in one of four industries: retail, entertainment, healthcare, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 24% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Oceanside workers earn an average annual income of around $78K, about $7,000 less than the average California resident. However, Oceanside compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Oceanside has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%). Furthermore, 21% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Oceanside has an average commute time of about 31 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.