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Oyster Bay

New York · 7,308 residents · 1.237 sq mi
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Oyster Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $695,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,308
+7%since 2000
from 6,826 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,908 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Oyster Bay
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,264
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,993 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,595
+57%since 2000
from $34,730 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+3%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$695,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,225
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,096 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+22%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(5,586)
Black3%(206)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(836)
Asian1.8%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(2,544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(4,324)
Black2.4%(172)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,053)
Asian2.6%(192)
Other7.8%(567)
Diversity Score70.5%(5,150)
Diversity Score
70
+89%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2016
from 10.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oyster Bay, New York?

Oyster Bay, New York has about 7,308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oyster Bay, New York?

The typical household in Oyster Bay, New York earns about $111,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oyster Bay, New York expensive?

In Oyster Bay, New York, the median home is worth about $695,500, and the typical rent is about $2,225 a month.

How educated are people in Oyster Bay, New York?

About 46.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oyster Bay, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oyster Bay, New York?

About 7.4% of people in Oyster Bay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oyster Bay, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oyster Bay, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 621 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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