Living in Oceanside (California)
Oceanside (California) is a city in California, United States, home to 175,691 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 6%, #226 of 3,933), commuters (top 7%, #413 of 6,227), city lovers (top 7%, #276 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Oceanside (California)
- It is right on the coast of the North Pacific Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Oceanside, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 57 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:02.
How Oceanside (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,569 of 11,898 | #212 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,760 of 9,771 | #258 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,549 of 8,006 | #227 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,519 of 6,237 | #186 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,256 of 9,474 | #313 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,137 of 9,474 | #345 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,585 of 10,762 | #392 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #486 of 4,537 | #57 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #353 of 4,444 | #51 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #424 of 3,053 | #68 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,483 of 7,271 | #325 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #413 of 6,227 | #42 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #226 of 3,933 | #40 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #559 of 2,119 | #74 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,081 of 8,006 | #215 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,354 of 12,111 | #390 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #276 of 4,114 | #51 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #910 of 7,271 | #114 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,366 of 9,474 | #234 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #17,690 of 18,063 | #835 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 43 | #2,701 of 16,523 | #347 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,854 of 18,063 | #875 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,657 of 16,523 | #199 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #444 of 21,167 | #66 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #11,651 of 12,111 | #795 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,575 of 6,413 | #197 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,245 of 12,111 | #137 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #414 of 4,750 | #54 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Camp Pendleton South 4 km
- Carlsbad (California) 5 km
- Vista 13 km
- Camp Pendleton North 14 km
- Encinitas 19 km
- San Marcos (California) 21 km
- Fallbrook 23 km
- Solana Beach 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.