Oceanside, NY Area Guide

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Oceanside, NY

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
Photo of Oceanside, NY
( 7 Ratings )

Living in Oceanside, NY

Ranks better than 86% of areas Follow

Oceanside Area Facts

  • Oceanside has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Oceanside crime rates are 57% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Oceanside is 25% higher than the New York average
Area Score
Add this widget to your site
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Oceanside?

Based on 6 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Homes For Sale In Oceanside, NY

property for sale

3517 Lawrence Ave

Oceanside, NY
property for sale

3935 Sally Ln

Oceanside, NY
property for sale

3905 Greentree Dr

Oceanside, NY
property for sale

3124 Ralph Ave

Oceanside, NY

Oceanside Reviews

Write a review about Oceanside Tell people what you like or don't like about Oceanside…
Oceanside Is Great, But Not Cheap User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) The phrase "you get what you pay for" has never been more true than when you move to Oceanside, NY. Despite the name, you aren't actually on the Oceanside of the bay. But you are on the water and so close to New York City that you can see its building on the horizon. The houses a ...Read More re an interesting mix of old stock and new buildings, but the overall feel is like a really homey beach community.

But Oceanside is also an expensive place to live, even when compared to New York City. I was shocked by the costs when we moved here and it only got worse after Hurricane Sandy hit. That damage forced the city into prohibiting some houses from being rebuilt, increasing the prices of the already pricey houses.

I stay here because aside from the housing costs, Oceanside is a great place to live. The people are friendly, I'm close to everything NYC has to offer and since I'm close to the water, the summer weather is perfect. Oceanside isn't for everyone, but I can't imagine living anywhere else. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Oceanside?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Oceanside, NY Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oceanside? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Oceanside Landing Waterway Access Site
      Wrights Field
      Terrell Ave Park
      Schoolhouse Green
      Oceanside Park
      Oceanside Park
      East Rockaway Sports Complex
      White Cannon Point

      Entertainment

      Grist Mill Museum
      AMC
      Kasey's
      Maple Lanes
      Philips House
      Cask Foundation
      Ou Lala
      Regal Cinemas 13

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Burger King
      Frozenside Ice Cream
      BurgerFi
      Taco Bell
      Beachway Beverage
      McDonald's
      Moe's Southwest Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oceanside? Of all people who commute, 16.7% take public transportation in Oceanside.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oceanside? The cost of living in Oceanside is 151/100 - which is 25% higher than New York.
      Oceanside
      151

      51% more expensive than average

      New York
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oceanside? Oceanside crime rates are 907, which are 57% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      907 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 111  

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oceanside? The median income in Oceanside is $171,028 which is 90% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $171,028110% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $77,35572% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oceanside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      South Nassau Communities Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Levin's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Oceanside home prices? Oceanside home prices are $893,651 - which is 77% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $893,651174% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,63382% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Oceanside have good schools? The Oceanside graduation rate is 92% - which is 13% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      33% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Oceanside a good place to live? Oceanside has an overall rating of 89% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      6 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026