Town · Florida
Ocean Breeze, Florida
Ocean Breeze, town, in Martin County, Florida. Ocean Breeze had 402 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 33.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 301 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 777 (±275). GEOID 1250875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
402
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 301 · ACS 2020-2024: 777 ±275
Median household income
$95,833
±$34,850 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$302,600
±$148,441 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,764
±$906 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Ocean Breeze and what county is it in?
Ocean Breeze is a town in Martin County, Florida. It covers 0.2 square miles of land, 1,824 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ocean Breeze is in the Port St. Lucie, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ocean Breeze, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 402 people lived in Ocean Breeze on July 1, 2025, up 33.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 301 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 777 (±275). The survey estimate is more than double the 2020 count: in a place this small the survey reaches a few dozen households, and a few of them can move the estimate a long way.
| Measure | Ocean Breeze | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 777 ±275 | 162,176 | +582 |
| Households | 314 ±81 | 67,801 | +208 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.50 | 2.33 | +0.63 |
| Housing units | 374 ±90 | 83,121 | +199 |
Ocean Breeze's population since 2015
From 371 in 2015 to 402 in 2025: up 8.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ocean Breeze as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ocean Breeze?
The median resident of Ocean Breeze is 54.3 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 15.6%.
| Measure | Ocean Breeze | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.3 ±9.2 | 53.3 | −12.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±14.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% ±11.5 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±8.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.4% ±15.5 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 15.6% ±15.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1% ±9.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.1% ±8.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.8% ±8.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±11.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±7.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.4% ±1.6 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.6% ±11.0 pts | 37.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.3% ±11.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 55.2% ±17.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 9.5% ±11.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ocean Breeze earn?
Half of Ocean Breeze's 314 households earn less than $95,833 a year (±$34,850), against $82,943 in Martin County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,767 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $50,066 after inflation.
| Measure | Ocean Breeze | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,833 ±$34,850 | $82,943 | +$50,066 |
| Mean household income | $107,282 ±$23,410 | $123,323 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,128 ±$10,781 | $53,291 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.2% ±3.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1% ±18.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±2.7 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±5.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ocean Breeze?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Ocean Breeze's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,600 by its owner (±$148,441). The median renter pays $2,764 a month including utilities, and 51.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ocean Breeze | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $302,600 ±$148,441 | $432,200 | – |
| Median gross rent | $2,764 ±$906 | $1,569 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.9% ±27.0 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,581 ±$321 | $2,238 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5% ±12.0 pts | 79.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.5% ±12.0 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Housing units | 374 ±90 | 83,121 | +199 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±43.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±9.9 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.5% ±8.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 38.5% ±13.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 44.7% ±13.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±13.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±3.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ocean Breeze building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ocean Breeze in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ocean Breeze work and get to work?
63.5% of Ocean Breeze's workers drive alone and 26.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Ocean Breeze | Martin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.7% ±11.5 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% ±16.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.5% ±14.4 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±6.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±15.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.3% ±17.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±7.2 | 28.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ocean Breeze?
No census tract lies mostly in Ocean Breeze; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5.01Martin County | 4,829 | $67,398 |
| Tract 4Martin County | 8,325 | $81,094 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ocean Breeze) · Census block assignment files
How does Ocean Breeze compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ocean Breeze is the 14,101st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 381st-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Ocean Breeze is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 381st | 411 |
Ocean Breeze's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Ocean Breeze with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ocean Breeze?
24 of the 57 figures for Ocean Breeze on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ocean Breeze are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ocean Breeze.