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Living in Ocean Shores

There were 91 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,284 per month and the median home value was US$383,500. In July 2026, Ocean Shores had a population of 7,302.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population7,892people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,691EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,129EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime825.9incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 48% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean3.61µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ocean Shores?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ocean Shores.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 83.3%, and the vacancy rate was 33.9% in July 2026. 60% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Ocean Shores recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,284/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)33.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,337 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,129 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes59 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Ocean Shores a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 46–64%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family67%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 541 of 7,892 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$58,202 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ocean Shores is 7.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income58,202 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,691 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,017 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Ocean Shores?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,017 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,716of €3,134 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,134
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,337
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,716
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Ocean Shores Salary needed to live in Ocean Shores

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ocean Shores. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ocean Shores. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents5.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents91 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,299 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ocean Shores when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOcean Shores highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Ocean Shores highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Ocean Shores826
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents825.9 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City11Official
Recorded violent crimes7 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.34 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle4.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportHQM3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ocean Shores. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ocean Shores.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Ocean Shores is 3.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean3.61 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.61 · Feb 9.78 · Mar 11.22 · Apr 13.11 · May 15.61 · Jun 17.44 · Jul 19.44 · Aug 20.06 · Sep 19.44 · Oct 15.28 · Nov 10.89 · Dec 8.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.33 · Feb 3.11 · Mar 4.06 · Apr 5.5 · May 8.11 · Jun 10.44 · Jul 12.06 · Aug 12.17 · Sep 10.67 · Oct 7.5 · Nov 4.61 · Dec 2.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 6.44 · Mar 7.67 · Apr 9.28 · May 11.89 · Jun 13.94 · Jul 15.72 · Aug 16.11 · Sep 15.06 · Oct 11.39 · Nov 7.72 · Dec 5.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 277.1 · Feb 168.9 · Mar 196.6 · Apr 135.9 · May 75.95 · Jun 51.05 · Jul 21.59 · Aug 34.29 · Sep 64.26 · Oct 175.5 · Nov 278.1 · Dec 267.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading118.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.76 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,597 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature16.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Ventura ±5.1 °C. Elsewhere: Cork (Ireland) ±0.8 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Reims (France) ±1.9 °C, Werl (Germany) ±1.9 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 541 is not 1.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.11 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents541 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density357.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,892 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value383,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes83.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate31.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad7.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available96.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over1,931 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home20.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans81.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Ocean Shores

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Hoquiam as an Ocean Shores alternative in the same region

20 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 4.1% Hoquiam vs 1.1% Ocean Shores+274%
  • Unemployment: 10.0% Hoquiam vs 7.3% Ocean Shores+38%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Hoquiam vs 17.0 km Ocean Shores−76%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,877 (2024) Hoquiam vs 826 (2025) Ocean Shoresno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,594 Hoquiam vs €2,691 Ocean Shores−4%
  • Residents: 8,710 Hoquiam vs 7,892 Ocean Shores+10%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,017 Hoquiam vs €4,017 Ocean Shoressame level
Full comparisonMore about Hoquiam

Plainfield as an Ocean Shores alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2896 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.1% Ocean Shores+451%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,892 Ocean Shores+534%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,691 Ocean Shores+79%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.3% Ocean Shores−48%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €4,017 Ocean Shoresno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 826 (2025) Ocean Shoresno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 17.0 km Ocean Shores−47%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Ocean Shores

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Ocean Shores, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Seward7,892 residentsPark City7,893 residentsGreat Neck Plaza7,889 residentsOak Ridge7,896 residentsWynne7,884 residentsHarrison7,902 residents

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Is Ocean Shores part of Aberdeen?

Ocean Shores is in the published commuting zone of Aberdeen; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Aberdeen city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Ocean Shores?

The median gross salary is 4,017 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Ocean Shores?

The unemployment rate is 7.29 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Ocean Shores?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3.61 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Ocean Shores?

Police recorded 825.9 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Ocean Shores?

The published population is 7,892 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Ocean Shores?

541 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Ocean Shores a good place to live?

Ocean Shores may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Ocean Shores part of Aberdeen?

Ocean Shores is in the published commuting zone of Aberdeen; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Ocean Shores?

Hoquiam is near Ocean Shores. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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