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Oceanside, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles S of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 19 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Oceanside contains a population of approximately 32,733.
In Oceanside, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Oceanside, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Oceanside had a median family income of $83,711. The typical family in Oceanside is better off than most in New York.
Oceanside has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New York, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Oceanside, 78% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Oceanside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Oceanside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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