Senior Living Apartments in Oceanside, CA

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Oceanside, CA

One of Southern California’s oldest beach towns, Oceanside continues to live up to its name with a vibrant, revitalized downtown district just a few blocks from its signature sandy shoreline and historic pier.

In Oceanside, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Oceanside, CA

The median monthly cost for a senior apartment is around $1,500 in the state of California.

Learn More About Oceanside, CA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Oceanside are rated 18 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
118	128	112	118	118	113

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$78,088 per year	$46,209 per year	$60,771 per year	$28,171 per year	$43,694 per year	$3,862 per year	$1,342 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Oceanside include:

Tri-City Medical Center

• Facility type: Government, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: Emergency department, joint replacement, inpatient surgery

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 190+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, hemodialysis

Weather and Climate

Oceanside, like most of Southern California, has a type of dry subtropical climate called Mediterranean. This means Oceanside has hot summers with very little rainfall, and cool (but not cold) winters with slightly more precipitation than during the summer months. The average humidity level in Oceanside is 70%, and humidity levels are often highest during July at about 73%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
56°F	68°F	45°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	82°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 138

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 13.7″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	15.5%	178,411	4,326.6 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	7.6%	4.7%	34.9%	0.7%	5.6%	48.3%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Oceanside: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for San Diego County

Democratic	Republican	Other
56.1%	38.2%	5.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Oceanside include:

• California Surf Museum
• Oceanside Museum of Art
• Heritage Park Village and Museum

Outdoor attractions in Oceanside:

• Oceanside Pier
• Guajome County Park — Summit Trail and Nature Trail
• Buena Vista Audubon Society and Nature Center
• Oceanside Harbor Beach

Oceanside’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Sunset Market
• Oceanside Theatre Company
• Goat Hill Park (public golf course)
• Oceanside Farmers Market
• Downtown Oceanside (restaurants and shops)

Transportation

Public transportation in Oceanside is available via the North County Transit District (NCTD), which operates bus routes and rail stops in Oceanside and other cities in the North San Diego County area. For seniors, NCTD offers discounted fares and a paratransit service for curb-to-curb transit called LIFT.