Living in Oceanside, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oceanside · Census data 2020–2024
Oceanside has 31,639 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $149,560 (74% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $634,300, the median rent is $2,227/month.
Oceanside at a glance
- Population
- 31,639
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $149,560State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $634,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,227/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Oceanside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oceanside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oceanside the median home value is $634,300, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,227 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,682 a month in housing costs.
Oceanside median household income
The median household income in Oceanside is $149,560 and the income per person is $63,220. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oceanside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,328
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.87
Oceanside demographics
- Population
- 31,639
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 10,970
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oceanside ›
Education in Oceanside
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Oceanside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oceanside
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 12.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Oceanside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| Bay Park | 1,510 | $101,875 | $440,500 | — |
| East Rockaway | 10,077 | $124,929 | $621,300 | $2,416 |
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Rockville Centre | 25,765 | $151,938 | $818,700 | $1,881 |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Harbor Isle | 1,176 | $129,525 | $614,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Oceanside, NY?
The median household income in Oceanside is $149,560, 74% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oceanside?
The median home value in Oceanside is $634,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oceanside?
The median gross rent in Oceanside is $2,227 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Oceanside, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 50% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Oceanside?
The median age in Oceanside is 45.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oceanside?
The average commute to work in Oceanside is 36 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oceanside?
The unemployment rate in Oceanside is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oceanside?
48.7% of adults in Oceanside have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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