Oceanside is a coastal city in North County San Diego, California, with three and a half miles of beach, a working harbor, and the most attainable coastal prices in North County.
Three and a half miles of beach, a working harbor, and the most attainable coastal prices in North County — which makes it one of the best first-home markets on the coast.
Oceanside at a glance
- Population
- 172,242
- Median age
- 38.9
- Median household income
- $97,737
- School district
- Oceanside Unified School District
- Region
- North County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (Oceanside city, California).
Points of interest in Oceanside
Landmark
Oceanside Pier
Landmark
California Surf Museum
Dining & main street
Sunset Market
Recreation
Oceanside Harbor
The real story
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Questions about Oceanside
What is Oceanside known for?
Oceanside is known for the Oceanside Pier, its working harbor, the California Surf Museum, and the weekly Sunset Market — plus three and a half miles of beach.
What school district serves Oceanside?
Oceanside is served by the Oceanside Unified School District.
What is the population of Oceanside?
Oceanside has a population of 172,242, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
How do Oceanside home prices compare to the rest of the North County coast?
Oceanside has the most attainable coastal prices in North County, which makes it one of the best first-home markets on the coast.
Oceanside market snapshot
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