Oceanside, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Oceanside is a mid-size city in New York with a population of 31,907. Residents earn $145,282 per year, which is 93% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
31,907 Population 6,472/sq mi density
$145,282 Median Income $62,520 per capita
$626,700 Home Value $757,546 Zillow
$2,118 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$145,282 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$626,700 home value, $2,118/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $145,282
93% higher than US avg
Home Value $626,700
122% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 47.9%
42% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,118
82% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.8%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

How Oceanside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population31,907
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density6,472/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,282
Per Capita$62,520
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$626,700
Rent$2,118
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$757,546

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.8%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+94.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Is Oceanside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oceanside receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Oceanside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oceanside is $145,282, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Oceanside among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oceanside is $626,700, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,118 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Oceanside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Oceanside has a population of 31,907 with a density of 6,472 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.5%), with 2.1% Black.

Population

31,907
Total Population
6,472
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Oceanside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.1%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.9%
26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oceanside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oceanside is $145,282, which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Oceanside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$145,282
93% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,520
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Oceanside is $626,700, 122% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,118 (82% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $757,546.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$626,700
122% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$757,546
Median List Price$749,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,000
$/Sq Ft$412
Homes Sold19
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops6.7%
Inventory30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,118
82% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.49%
In Oceanside, 27.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.8% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oceanside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.8%
13% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.6%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression15.8%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate79.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Oceanside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Oceanside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg
Snowfall25.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density6,472/sq mi
Coordinates40.6330°N, 73.6377°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.9%
42% above US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,472/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Work from Home14.8%

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