Ocean Shores, WA
Living in Ocean Shores
Bikeability69
Walkability54
Commute38
Public Transit24
Affordability62
Public Safety80
Airports95
Hospitals41
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation+715 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated
56%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years53%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate24%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$2.2k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service32%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van72%
Walked4%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$233kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$810Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity83%
LP gas8%
Utility gas2%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ocean Shores
United States45
Washington38
Grays Harbor County27
Property Crime in Ocean Shores
United States48
Washington70
Grays Harbor County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 10 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ocean Shores
Inland Flooding18
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ocean Shores, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ocean Shores, WA
St Mary School
15 miles, E
North Coast Montessori School
16 miles, N
Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School
23 miles, E
Misson Creek Christian Education Center
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Ocean Shores, WA
The Evergreen State College
56 miles, E
Saint Martin's University
63 miles, E
Faith International University
80 miles, E
University of Puget Sound
81 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ocean Shores, WA
Grays Harbor Community Hospital
14 miles, E
Willapa Harbor Hospital
26 miles, SE
Summit Pacific Medical Center-Swing Bed Unit
36 miles, E
Ocean Beach Hospital
45 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ocean Shores, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
92 miles, E
Portland International Airport
121 miles, SE
Bellingham International Airport
147 miles, NE
Mahlon Sweet Field
201 miles, S