Ocean Shores, WA

Ocean Shores, Washington

Ocean Shores, Washington is 78 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 96 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. It is in Grays Harbor county. The population of the city is 3,836.

The People and Families of Ocean Shores

In Ocean Shores, about 64% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Ocean Shores.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ocean Shores had a median family income of $38,520. A sizable number of people in Ocean Shores work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Ocean Shores political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Ocean Shores Housing

Of the housing in Ocean Shores, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Ocean Shores.

Commuting

In Ocean Shores, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Ocean Shores features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Ocean Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Ocean Shores, WA

Comparing Ocean Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ocean Shores Almanac

Ocean Shores Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ocean Shores Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ocean Shores High Schools (2004)

NORTH BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
336 STATE ROUTE 115
360-289-3888
Serves 198 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Ocean Shores Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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