Oceanside's manufacturing segment represents a wide variety of advanced technologies from cancer drugs to transdermal medical patches, precision metal components, to food manufacturing and sports equipment like sailboats, kayaks and surfboards. Oceanside is centrally located between San Diego and Los Angeles and has access to three major thoroughfares: I-5, Hwy 78 and Hwy 76.

Demographics

2024 Estimates:

• Population: 173,283 (Dept. of Finance)
• Median Age: 40.69 (Claritas Spotlight)
• Average Household Income: $121,673 (Claritas Spotlight)

Training/Education

State Colleges and Universities:

• MiraCosta Community College
• Palomar Community College
• California State University at San Marcos
• University of California at San Diego
• San Diego State University
• University of California at Irvine

Oceanside can access quality customized training at a cost subsidized by the State of California through the Employment Training Panel (ETP) program. This training is an opportunity for you to ensure that your workforce is trained and ready to go on your opening date.

• North County Career Center
• Go-Biz - California Competes Tax Credit

Business and Industry

• 8,012 Total Businesses (City of Oceanside - Business License Division)
• 2,706 Brick & Mortar Businesses (City of Oceanside - Business License Division)
• 1,938 Home-based Businesses (City of Oceanside - Business License Division)
• 78,100 Employees (CA Dept of Finance, 2024)Additional Information

Additional Information

Citywide Profile 2025

Oceanside at a Glance

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