Population 30,141 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oceanside
Household size in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Oceanside average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.84 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Oceanside skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Oceanside: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oceanside
Renters in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.0% of households in Oceanside rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 28 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Oceanside are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Oceanside is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,435 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,555 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,707 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,243 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$807 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oceanside costs $2,243 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $807 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oceanside
Bachelor's degrees in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oceanside is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oceanside: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oceanside
| Period | Oceanside | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oceanside is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oceanside compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | 2.88 | 46.6 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 1956 | $2,243 | 49.5% | 95.3% | 5.3% |
| East Rockaway | 2.76 | 42.9 | 12.4% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 1948 | $2,538 | 47.0% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| Baldwin Harbor | 3.21 | 39.7 | 16.1% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 1951 | $2,519 | 45.4% | 92.2% | 2.5% |
| Rockville Centre | 2.89 | 43.6 | 8.7% | 23.9% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,966 | 63.0% | 95.2% | 7.1% |
| Baldwin | 3.27 | 42.7 | 10.2% | 15.0% | 3.8% | 1947 | $1,940 | 44.6% | 94.1% | 5.0% |
| Island Park | 2.53 | 43.0 | 10.5% | 32.6% | 5.8% | 1966 | $2,717 | 38.3% | 93.2% | 5.5% |
| Hewlett Harbor | 3.31 | 38.3 | 4.2% | 0.2% | 11.7% | 1957 | $1,850 | 82.8% | 97.9% | 7.8% |
| Lynbrook | 2.90 | 42.4 | 10.7% | 23.1% | 8.1% | 1945 | $2,317 | 45.0% | 91.3% | 4.1% |
| Freeport | 3.44 | 39.9 | 15.8% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 1952 | $2,365 | 27.2% | 87.2% | 6.5% |
| Hewlett Bay Park | 3.68 | 34.4 | 4.8% | 2.1% | 4.9% | 1953 | $1,850 | 85.1% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Hewlett | 3.18 | 39.3 | 3.4% | 16.1% | 9.1% | 1947 | $2,083 | 63.9% | 94.0% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oceanside. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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