South Ocean Beach, San Diego, FL
South Ocean Beach — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for South Ocean Beach, San Diego, Florida. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) licensing database.
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South Ocean Beach Neighborhood Overview
South Ocean Beach, San Diego
South Ocean Beach is a coastal neighborhood in San Diego, California, offering a quintessential beach-town lifestyle. The housing market here is characterized by a high concentration of renters, with a homeownership rate of just 28.3% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 71.7%. This dynamic creates a vibrant, transient community anchored by the Pacific Ocean.
The real estate market is competitive, with a median home value of $776,100. Homes are typically compact, averaging around 950 square feet, reflecting the neighborhood's historic beach bungalow character. For those not buying, the median gross rent is $1,805 per month. Mortgage data shows strong conventional lending activity, with 696 conventional originations out of 761 total, indicating a market that caters primarily to buyers with strong financial profiles, supplemented by 43 VA loans and 22 FHA loans.
With a median household income of $82,000, residents balance the high cost of coastal living with the unparalleled access to beach culture. The neighborhood falls into the "Main" market tier, representing a core San Diego community. Its primary ZIP code is 92104, placing it within a sought-after area of the city known for its casual, surf-centric vibe and tight-knit local businesses.
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South Ocean Beach Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $776K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $86K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 71.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92104 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 761 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 43 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.7% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $792K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 696 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 22 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in South Ocean Beach, San Diego
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for South Ocean Beach
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18