Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Beach Treasures
Coffee Shop
Mocha Madness
Coffee Shop
K & R Espresso
Coffee Shop
Linda's Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ocean Beach Roasters & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Coastal Interpretive Center
Museum
Ocean Shores Cinema
Cinema
Shores Bowl
Bowling Alley
Playtime Family Fun
Theme Park
Food and Drink (14) F
High Tyde Cafe
Fast Food
Shore Shack
Fast Food
Ocean Wings
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Murphy's
Sweets
Murphy's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
MB Liquor
Alcohol
Buddy & Howie's Old Fashioned Sweet Shoppe
Sweets
Peppermint Parlor
Sweets
Ocean Pours Taproom
Bar
Galway Bay - Restaurant & Pub
Bar
Froyo
Fast Food
Porthole Pub
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (5) F
IGA
Grocery Store
Gary's Seafood & Jerky Market
Seafood
Linda's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Mike's Seafood
Seafood
Dollar General
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Chinook Park
Park
Bill Ellis Park
Park
Damon Park
Park
Cabana Park
Park
Ken Peterson Park
Park
Emerson Park
Park
North Bay Park
Park
Poly Park
Park
Spinnaker Park
Park
Milo Schneider Park
Park
Ocean Shores Rest Area
Park
Shops (30) F
Blooms Baskets & Beyond
Florist
Polished
Gift Shop
The Men's Room
Hairdresser
RNW Marketing Gift Stop
Gift Shop
$2 only
Discount Store
The Parlor
Hairdresser
Too Cool
Clothing
Selectel Wireless
Electronics
Sharky's
Gift Shop
MK Dreams Fashion
Clothing
One Stop Shell Shop
Gift Shop
Cloud Nine Inc
Gift Shop
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Ocean Shores Soapworks
Beauty
One Stop Shell Shop
Gift Shop
Breezy Beach Clothing
Clothing
Breezy Beach Toys
Toys
Arrow Lumber
Home Improvement
Waves of Bling
Clothing
Mermaid Cove Gallery & Gifts
Gift Shop
Flying Cats Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Coastal Serenity
Gift Shop
Bay Gifts
Gift Shop
Sissy's Boutique
Clothing
Kites & Toys
Toys
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ocean Shores.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
F
Ocean Shores Marina
Bus Stop
Ocean Shores Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Ocean Shores is 117/100 - which is 1% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Ocean Shores crime rates are 3,934 per 100k, which is 5% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,537 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
396 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment C-

The median income in Ocean Shores is $47,003 - which is 25% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$47,003
F
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Fire Station
Fire Station
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Clinic
Ocean Shores Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A-

Ocean Shores home prices are $250,800 - which is 7% lower than Washington
Home Price
$250,800
A
Home Appreciation Rate
28%
A+
Home Affordability
5.3x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Ocean Shores graduation rate is 92% - which is 6% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
41%
F
High School Grad. Rates
92%
A
Elementary Schools (1) F
Ocean Shores Elementary
High Schools (1) F
North Beach Senior High School
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ratings A-

Ocean Shores has an overall rating of 78% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
B+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes
A
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Living in Ocean Shores, WA

Ocean Shores Area Facts

  • Ocean Shores has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Ocean Shores crime rates are 5% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Ocean Shores is 1% lower than the Washington average
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Ocean Shores Reviews

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A mixed bag 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 29, 2021) Two thirds of the houses are kept up. The other third are tweakers and shut-ins. Grays Harbor County has the most CHIMOS per capita than any county in WA. State. Sideways rain for half the year. Overcast for another three month, - then 3 month of sunshine. Moist/damp air year rou ...Read More nd. Read Less
Non-corporate Haven Full of Natural Beauty and Diversity 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 24, 2019) This little town jutting out on peninsula with the ocean on one side and the Bay on the other is a magic paradise full of birds, wildlife, an amazing diversity of habitats, old-growth forest trails, sandy beaches, nature preserves, the best razor clam digging, perch fishing, crab ...Read More bing, duck hunting, and water recreation. The town has 23 miles of interconnected freshwater canals to explore and play in kayaks, canoes, or motor boats. There are lots of community parks, a recreation facility with an indoor pool, and outdoor heated outdoor pool, tons of nature walks, amazing art classes and art galleries, yoga, quaint local cafes and shops, and a warm, welcoming smile from all the locals. For a more constructed entertainment, the town center boasts a movie theater, bowling alley, horse-rides on the beach, go-carts, bumper boats, video arcade, and more. Read Less
Ocean Shores 3.5 rating By Namikio ( Jan 24, 2014) Ocean Shores is a great place to live as an Adult, kids in town have little to nothing to do unless it's vacation time. Works hard to come by in town .. Or in Grays Harbor. But if you don't mind a commute then this is the place for you! Small friendly mostly made up of old money. ...Read More Lacks computer/hardware/electronic type stores the biggest store is IGA which is over priced. But other then that great place to Vacation.

If your ever in need of computer repair or purchasing electronics check out this local computer guy.
http://ospcrepair.tk/ Read Less
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Ocean Shores 3.5 rating By Namikio ( Jan 24, 2014) Ocean Shores is a great place to live as an Adult, kids in town have little to nothing to do unless it's vacation time. Works hard to come by in town .. Or in Grays Harbor. But if you don't mind a commute then this is the place for you! Small friendly mostly made up of old money. ...Read More Lacks computer/hardware/electronic type stores the biggest store is IGA which is over priced. But other then that great place to Vacation.

If your ever in need of computer repair or purchasing electronics check out this local computer guy.
http://ospcrepair.tk/ Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ocean Shores? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chinook Park
      Bill Ellis Park
      Damon Park
      Cabana Park
      Ken Peterson Park
      Emerson Park
      North Bay Park
      Poly Park

      Entertainment

      Coastal Interpretive Center
      Ocean Shores Cinema
      Shores Bowl
      Playtime Family Fun

      Food & Drink

      High Tyde Cafe
      Shore Shack
      Ocean Wings
      McDonald's
      Murphy's
      Murphy's
      Subway
      MB Liquor

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Ocean Shores? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ocean Shores.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Ocean Shores a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Ocean Shores Pharmacy

      Doctors