Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
27%
Oakdale, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,420
Population
7,813
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Long Island’s small gem with gorgeous waterfront views
Coastal
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Upscale
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Beach
Oakdale is a small, coastal village within the town of Islip, which is located on Long Island. The small town is surrounded by three beautiful bodies of water: Ludlow’s Creek, Connetquot River, and Nicoli Bay. This upscale suburban area was once home to the famed Gilded Age mansions. Today, the community is filled with impressive waterfront house and townhomes. Families are drawn to Oakdale because of its access to good schools, but renters of any age or lifestyle will enjoy this intimate, luxury community.
Surrounded by relaxing waters and inspiring horizon views, water activities and outdoor recreation are extremely popular. Locals frequent Bryon Lake Park and Pool right in the middle of town or one of the many beaches nearby. Heckscher State Park offers boat launches, sports fields, and trails along a 1,600-acre, 19th century beach estate while Fire Island National Seashore is perfect for wildlife viewing, camping, beachcombing, and more.
After a wonderful day of sailing or sunbathing on the sand, you can find residents enjoying food at one of the many waterfront restaurants in town. Try View, a restaurant with a fish-focused menu, panoramic views of the bay, live music, and happy hour specials.
Oakdale is a perfect place to call home for families, beach lovers, or anyone looking to have their own personal oasis in their backyard.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,766
Average: $153,112
Education
3,471
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oakdale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakdale, NY is $2,420 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Oakdale has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,420/month
625 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oakdale, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
218 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
564 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
- Long Island Maritime Museum
- Brookside County Park
- Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.