What are the schools like in Ocean Grove, MA?

Ocean Grove is served primarily by Swansea. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Ocean Grove?

The median household income in Ocean Grove, MA is $75,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Ocean Grove, MA?

Ocean Grove has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.1 inches.

Ocean Grove, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ocean Grove, MA affordable or expensive?

Ocean Grove's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ocean Grove is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $296,300 and the median rent is $1,327 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ocean Grove, MA?

Ocean Grove has a violent crime rate of 262.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 686.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ocean Grove, MA a Good Place to Live?

Ocean Grove is a small town of 2,691 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $75,208 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Ocean Grove stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ocean Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ocean Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Ocean Grove's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ocean Grove costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ocean Grove, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$296,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,327	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ocean Grove's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.2 /100k

Property Crime

686.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ocean Grove is served primarily by Swansea. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ocean Grove, MA	National Avg
School District	Swansea	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ocean Grove sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ocean Grove, MA
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ocean Grove, MA	National Avg
Population	2,691	—
Median Age	49.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Somerset, MA 2 mi Tiverton, RI 5 mi Fall River, MA 6 mi North Westport, MA 6 mi East Providence, RI 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02777

Ocean Grove vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Grove, MA affordable or expensive?

Ocean Grove's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ocean Grove roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $296,300 and median rent is $1,327/month.

What is the crime rate in Ocean Grove, MA?

Ocean Grove's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ocean Grove?

Public schools in Ocean Grove are operated by Swansea. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ocean Grove, MA a good place to live?

Ocean Grove, MA has a population of 2,691, a median household income of $75,208, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ocean Grove?

Ocean Grove averages 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 38.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ocean Grove?

Ocean Grove, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02777.

What is the population of Ocean Grove?

The population of Ocean Grove, Massachusetts is 2,691 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ocean Grove?

Key numbers for living in Ocean Grove: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $296,300, median household income $75,208, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ocean Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.