Oceanside Neighborhood

Is Oceanside, CA (Mance Buchanon Park) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Oceanside, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

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1 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved0

Assault0

Other1

Median Home Price

$1,012,406

Average Rent

$4,859

Vacancy Rate

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Overview

Mance Buchanon Park is a suburban neighborhood in Oceanside, CA, with mostly owner-occupied single-family homes and mobile homes.

The vacancy rate is 1.0%, indicating tight housing supply relative to demand.

SuburbanMilitary PresenceExecutive Lifestyle

Quick Facts

Military Presence	Top 3.7% nationally

Housing market and real estate character

Housing consists mainly of owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, many built since 2000.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Housing Types	Single-family homes and mobile homes
Homes Built 1970-1999	Significant share

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited availability.

Mix of single-family and mobile homes suits varied buyers.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood supports an executive lifestyle with spacious homes and a strong professional community.

The presence of executives and military personnel shapes a unique community character.

Spacious homes and professional residents support a comfortable lifestyle.

Executive Professionals — 46.5% employed in executive, management, and professional roles.

Sales and Service — 21.1% employed in sales and service occupations.

Executive Lifestyle Rank	Top 12.1% in California
Military Presence	Top 3.7% nationally

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	46.5%
Child Poverty Rate	2.0%
Income Rank	Top 20.5% in US
English Speakers	65.9%
Spanish Speakers	Significant
Tagalog Speakers	3.6%
Mexican Ancestry	23.5%
Asian Ancestry	14.4%
Foreign Born	20.6%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone to work.

Mance Buchanon Park offers manageable commute times with a high rate of private vehicle use.

Short Commutes — 35.9% of workers commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.

Car-Dependent — Majority drive alone, reflecting suburban setting.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	69.9%
Carpool Rate	7.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price?

The median home price is $1,012,406, higher than 60.2% of California neighborhoods.

What languages are commonly spoken?

English is most common, with notable Spanish and Tagalog-speaking populations.

What is the vacancy rate?

The vacancy rate is 1.0%, indicating tight housing supply.