Oyster Bay, NY Overview

Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County stretching from the Atlantic Ocean on its southern border to the Long Island Sound on the North Shore.  As of the 2000 census, the population was 293,925.  Oyster Bay didn’t come into national prominence until Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency; he was an Oyster Bay resident whose home, Sagamore Hill, served as the summer White House until 1908.  Sagamore Hill is now a museum.  After World War II the town’s agricultural economy began to change to one of industry and business.  Farmlands gave way to business complexes, factories and new housing.  There are 18 villages and 18 hamlets within the town of Oyster Bay, each community unique.  Collectively, they boast pristine beaches, beautiful waterfronts, picturesque parks, nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, historic sites, fine shopping, and much more.  There are outstanding recreational facilities, environmental preservation efforts and programs tailored specifically for children, senior citizens and the handicapped. Oyster Bay enjoys a well-balanced blend of commercial, residential and recreational development, leading to the town slogan that "Oyster Bay is a great place to live, work and play."

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 1%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 2,854.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.895
Households w/ Children 33%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 58%
Median Year in Residency 7.09

Housing Inventory

Oyster Bay, NY Housing Inventory 3,679 13,290 87,115 87,115 3,679 13,290 87,115

Market Overview

29 listings with an estimated median price of $1,026,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 1
$300K - 400K 1
$400K - 500K 1
$600K - 700K 4
$700K - 800K 4
$800K - 900K 1
$900K - 1M 2
$1M - Max 15
Property Type Count
Single Family 15
Townhouse 1
Commercial 6
Rental 12
Lots and Land 2
CoOp 2
Multi Family 3

(Data as of 9/23/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Oyster Bay, NY Population Demographics

Total: 296,052

Households:100,405

Median Age: 44.99

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Oyster Bay, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

Oyster Bay, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Oyster Bay, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Oyster Bay, NY Highest Education Level Attained 47,700 30,523 17,089 6,526 5,216 45,089 55,411 47,700 30,523 6,526 5,216 45,089

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Oyster Bay, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $117,085)

Oyster Bay, NY Income by dollar range 2,098 1,726 2,347 2,589 2,435 1,989 1,961 2,369 2,549 4,496 6,703 11,111 11,456 9,880 18,215 10,355 4,431 3,694

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,230
One Bedroom
$1,533
Two Bedroom
$1,878
Three Bedroom
$2,429
Four Bedroom
$2,717

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Oyster Bay, NY Crime

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