At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$155,202 per capita
Home Value
$1,686,100
Zillow: $2,254,756
Median Rent
$2,348/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.6%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Oyster Bay Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oyster Bay Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oyster Bay Cove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oyster Bay Cove residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $155,202. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oyster Bay Cove is $1,686,100 , 498% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,254,756. Median rent is $2,348/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Oyster Bay Cove reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
78.6% of adults in Oyster Bay Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(133% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oyster Bay Cove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,067
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$155,202
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,686,100
Rent$2,348
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$2,254,756
Housing Units705
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation89 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.6%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+37.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Oyster Bay Cove was built in 1973.
13.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.