Median Age
64 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
11%
Over 65
47%
Ocean Ridge
Ocean Ridge, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,450
Population
2,572
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Live the secluded beach life
Coastal
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Seaside
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Residential
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Laidback
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Secluded
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Upscale
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Tropical
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Quiet
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Ocean Ridge is a small coastal town tucked along Florida’s A1A in Palm Beach County, where the Atlantic Ocean sits just steps from your door and the pace of life slows down in the best possible way. Stretching along a narrow barrier island, this quiet community sits just east of Boynton Beach across the Intracoastal Waterway, giving residents that tucked-away feel without sacrificing access to everyday essentials. Ocean Inlet Park and Ocean Ridge Hammock Park offer shaded escapes and waterfront views, while nearby Boynton Beach fills in the gaps with grocery runs, dining, and the popular Woolbright Farmers Market. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are both within an hour’s drive, making weekend adventures easy to plan.
Housing in Ocean Ridge leans toward upscale rentals, with single-family homes, waterfront residences, and low-rise apartment communities dotting the island. The rental landscape here is more intimate than in larger South Florida cities, offering a quieter alternative to the high-rise corridors found along much of the coast. Ocean Ridge sits within the only region in the contiguous 48 states with a true tropical climate, meaning warm weather and salt air are simply part of the everyday routine.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$135,750
Average: $161,227
Education
1,643
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
938
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ocean Ridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
60%
Other Education
40%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ocean Ridge, FL is $1,450 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Ocean Ridge has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,450/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$10,024/month
1,655 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,077/month
947 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center
- Sandoway House Nature Center
- Wakodahatchee Wetlands
- Green Cay Nature Center
- Village Center Complex
Airports
- Palm Beach International
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.