Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Oceanside
Oceanside, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,944
Population
11,458
Renter Mix
19% Rent
A tranquil bayside community with much to offer
Coastal
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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Scenic
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Suburban
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Nestled in the southern stretches of Hempstead, Oceanside is a scenic community on Middle Bay. Spanning just five square miles, Oceanside packs a vibrant array of shopping and dining along Long Beach Road, in addition to tranquil residences along tree-lined streets.
Oceanside offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation, from Oceanside Park to Middle Bay Country Club and numerous South Shore beaches. Many Oceanside residents enjoy easy commutes with access to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital as well as the LIRR Long Beach line, which gets the Oceanside community to Manhattan in 45 minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,031
Average: $144,132
Education
3,825
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,952
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oceanside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oceanside, NY is $2,836 for a studio, $2,944 for one bedroom, and $4,041 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oceanside has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,944/month
758 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,640/month
884 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oceanside, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
264 Students
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
School 7 Oceanside Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,668 Students
School 9m Oceanside Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
801 Students
School 7 Oceanside Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,668 Students
Castleton Academy High School Of Oceanside
Public
Grades 9-12
35 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marine Nature Study Area
- Center for Science Teaching and Learning
- Hempstead Lake State Park
- Valley Stream State Park
- Brookville Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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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.