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Neighborhood Profile

Ocean Beach Real Estate

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Ocean Beach began its life as a resort community in 1887.  The first lots were sold at a mussel roast held on the beach by developers Billy Carlson and Frank Higgins.  Land values evaporated in the real estate bust of the 1890s and the fledgling town almost died.  Developer David Collier however had faith and continued to promote the area adding electricity, a streetcar line and some paved streets to the ocean ambiance.

The 1920 brought more tourists and residents began to settle permanently as home construction increased.  The area thrived until the crash of 1929 again reduced land values and slowed growth.  World War II revived interest in Ocean Beach and the 1950s saw growth really take off as homes were built in the hills surrounding the area. 

The development of Mission Bay and the subsequent rerouting of roads and the opening of I-5 isolated Ocean Beach and made it less of a tourist destination.  OB residents didn't mind and revel in their hometown environment. 

The area attracted the "hippie" element in the 60s, many of whom stayed to open businesses and became the entrepreneurs of the 70s and 80s.  In the 90s, OB has become known for its fishing pier and Dog Beach.  It is still a laid back enclave with boutiques and antiques stores attracting shoppers along Newport Avenue. 

Collier Park & Recreation Center and Robb Field, officially a part of Mission Bay Park, are always jumping with softball, soccer or frisbee football games. Close by is the San Diego Sports Arena, home to the San Diego Gulls hockey team and the Sockers soccer team, as well as concerts and the Kobey Swap Meet.

Area Statistics

Demographics Details San Diego
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Population
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 27,226 37,274,313 305,316,813
Population Change Since 1990 -2.00% 25.00% 23.00%
Population Density 8,445 228 N/A
Male 13,920 18,651,537 150,510,358
Female 13,306 18,622,776 154,806,455
Never Married 10,422 8,677,018 64,637,695
Married 8,247 14,319,521 127,444,321
Separated 1,035 2,022,610 12,786,810
Widowed 925 1,605,121 15,653,044
Divorced 3,314 2,748,669 23,462,677
Number of households
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 13,414 12,358,701 113,634,428
Average Household Size 2.00 3.00 3.00
Median Age
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 33.65 33.93 35.89

Income and Jobs Details San Diego
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Median Household Income
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 $51,828 $59,386 $52,683
Average household Income $73,186 $82,999 $68,953
Per capita income $36,685 $28,446 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $43,828 $49,289 $44,384
Average Total Household Expenditure
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 $56,028 $61,204 $53,788
Sales Tax Rate 7.75% N/A N/A
White Collar Jobs
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 82.18% 78.53% 77.74%
Blue Collar Jobs
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 17.82% 21.47% 22.26%

Ethnicity Details San Diego
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White 24,369 22,309,044 224,453,567
African American 408 2,254,414 37,869,650
Hispanic 3,910 13,776,689 47,315,892
Native American, Eskimo, Aleut 153 246,114 2,340,063
Asian / Pacific Islander 713 4,735,904 14,030,291
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 102 164,967 570,472
Other 1,480 7,563,870 26,052,770

Education Details San Diego
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Less than 9th Grade 415 2,478,313 12,483,769
Some High School 839 2,050,552 17,561,471
High School Graduate 3,373 5,773,092 61,595,298
Some College 3,982 4,645,100 38,173,701
Associate Degree 1,960 1,863,096 15,535,305
Bachelors Degree 5,411 4,565,703 35,327,843
Graduate Degree 3,516 2,532,639 20,540,943

Climate Details San Diego
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Average January High Temperature 64.50ºF 55.03ºF N/A
Average January Low Temperature 49.30ºF 35.19ºF N/A
Average July High Temperature 73.10ºF 87.41ºF N/A
Average July Low Temperature 65.10ºF 56.48ºF N/A
Annual Precipitation 9.67 25.51 N/A
 


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