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Living in
Oceanside.
Oceanside is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Oceanside
This is a solidly middle to upper-middle-class suburban community where most people own homes and raise families—the median home value hovers around $634,000 and rents run about $2,200 monthly, which means it's not cheap, but you're paying for stability and good schools rather than buzz. The Oceanside School District serves the area with nine numbered schools, and a nearly 48% college degree rate suggests an educated population focused on achievement. You'll need a car for almost everything despite the LIRR station offering a 40-minute commute to Penn Station; bus service is limited, and the unemployment rate sits at a healthy 3.2%.
Oceanside at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Peru
Who lives in Oceanside: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oceanside, the largest foreign-born group is from Peru (11.3%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
22.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.0%
of households
Married Couples
66.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Oceanside
In Oceanside, rent runs 37% above the NY average, and home values are 50% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
93.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $794,456 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Oceanside and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Oceanside, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Oceanside: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Oceanside is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Oceanside Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute36.3 min avg
How Oceanside residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oceanside, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers Oceanside, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Oceanside, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Oceanside is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Oceanside, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Oceanside is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oceanside has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
25.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.01" |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.16" |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.31" |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.57" |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.76" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.30" |
| Nov | 54°F | 39°F | 3.57" |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oceanside
Oceanside has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Rockville Centre
St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Far Rockaway
Nassau University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · East Meadow
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oceanside
Oceanside's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Oceanside (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
10 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
10.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oceanside
Oceanside has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
15 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oceanside
Oceanside Library
26 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside
Cities Near Oceanside
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oceanside?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oceanside FAQ
Is Oceanside, New York affordable?⌄
Oceanside's median rent is $2,227/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $149,560/year. Median home value is $634,300.
Is Oceanside, New York safe?⌄
Oceanside is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oceanside, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Oceanside, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oceanside, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Oceanside is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,227/month and median household income is $149,560/year. The median home value is $634,300. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oceanside, New York?⌄
The average commute in Oceanside is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from