Town · New York
Town of Oyster Bay, New York
Oyster Bay (town), town, in Nassau County, New York. Oyster Bay (town) had 301,115 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 301,332 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 299,509 (±76). GEOID 3605956000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
301,115
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 301,332 · ACS 2020-2024: 299,509 ±76
Median household income
$160,126
±$3,368 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$708,600
±$5,112 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,572
±$138 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Oyster Bay (town) and what county is it in?
Oyster Bay (town) is a town in Nassau County, New York. It covers 103.6 square miles of land, 2,908 residents per square mile in 2020.
32 places lie inside the Town of Oyster Bay, the largest Hicksville (CDP, 43,869 residents in 2020); 3 places lie partly in it.
- Hicksville CDP, 43,869 in 2020
- Plainview CDP, 27,100 in 2020
- Massapequa CDP, 21,355 in 2020
- East Massapequa CDP, 19,854 in 2020
- Syosset CDP, 19,259 in 2020
- North Massapequa CDP, 17,829 in 2020
- Massapequa Park village, 17,109 in 2020
- Bethpage CDP, 16,658 in 2020
- Jericho CDP, 14,808 in 2020
- South Farmingdale CDP, 14,345 in 2020
- Plainedge CDP, 9,517 in 2020
- Woodbury CDP, 9,335 in 2020
- Farmingdale village, 8,466 in 2020
- Oyster Bay CDP, 7,049 in 2020
- Bayville village, 6,748 in 2020
- Old Bethpage CDP, 6,403 in 2020
- Sea Cliff village, 5,062 in 2020
- Glen Head CDP, 4,837 in 2020
- Glenwood Landing CDP, 3,948 in 2020
- Locust Valley CDP, 3,571 in 2020
- Muttontown village, 3,512 in 2020
- Brookville village, 2,939 in 2020
- East Norwich CDP, 2,792 in 2020
- Oyster Bay Cove village, 2,265 in 2020
- Old Brookville village, 2,020 in 2020
- Laurel Hollow village, 1,940 in 2020
- Lattingtown village, 1,881 in 2020
- Upper Brookville village, 1,786 in 2020
- Mill Neck village, 1,054 in 2020
- Matinecock village, 847 in 2020
- Centre Island village, 407 in 2020
- Cove Neck village, 293 in 2020
- Old Westbury village, partly in the town
- Greenvale CDP, partly in the town
- Roslyn Harbor village, partly in the town
Oyster Bay (town) is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oyster Bay (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 301,115 people lived in Oyster Bay (town) on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 301,332 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 299,509 (±76).
| Measure | Oyster Bay (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 299,509±76 | 1,389,591 | +1,687 |
| Households | 100,559±1,159 | 458,166 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.93±0.03 | 2.99 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 103,686±1,132 | 479,044 | −3,623 |
Oyster Bay (town)'s population since 2000
From 293,925 in 2000 to 301,115 in 2025: up 2.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oyster Bay (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oyster Bay (town)?
The median resident of Oyster Bay (town) is 44.3 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 15.5%. 17.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oyster Bay (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±0.6 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±0.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 48.9%±0.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.3%±0.7 pts | 18.7% | +3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.7%±0.9 pts | 54.3% | −7.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.5%±0.6 pts | 12.2% | +3.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.4%±0.7 pts | 23.3% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.5%±0.9 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.7%±0.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±0.5 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.6%±0.8 pts | 49.7% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.5%±0.7 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3%±0.7 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oyster Bay (town) earn?
Half of Oyster Bay (town)'s 100,559 households earn less than $160,126 a year (±$3,368), against $146,202 in Nassau County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $159,045 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oyster Bay (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $160,126±$3,368 | $146,202 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $213,735±$4,651 | $191,704 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,188±$1,690 | $64,198 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6%±0.5 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1%±0.6 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oyster Bay (town)?
Owners occupy 89.1% of Oyster Bay (town)'s occupied homes and renters 10.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $708,600 by its owner (±$5,112). The median renter pays $2,572 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oyster Bay (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $708,600±$5,112 | $684,700 | +$56,209 |
| Median gross rent | $2,572±$138 | $2,252 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±4.1 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,910±$44 | $3,795 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.1%±0.9 pts | 81.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.9%±0.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 103,686±1,132 | 479,044 | −3,623 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.0%±0.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.5%±0.7 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oyster Bay (town) building?
Builders took permits for 139 new housing units in Oyster Bay (town) in 2025 (139 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oyster Bay (town) work and get to work?
62.9% of Oyster Bay (town)'s workers drive alone and 18.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Oyster Bay (town) | Nassau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4%±0.7 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | +1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.9%±1.1 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.0%±0.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.0%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | +13.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.9 min±0.7 | 36.0 min | −1.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oyster Bay (town)?
67 census tracts lie mostly in Oyster Bay (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $99,869 (Tract 5220) to $250,000 or more (Tract 5182.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5220Nassau County | 7,986 | $99,869 |
| Tract 5177.01Nassau County | 7,920 | $246,583 |
| Tract 5189Nassau County | 7,664 | $141,199 |
| Tract 5180Nassau County | 7,308 | $111,264 |
| Tract 5200.01Nassau County | 7,136 | $112,624 |
| Tract 5193Nassau County | 6,616 | $147,580 |
| Tract 5201Nassau County | 6,546 | $195,202 |
| Tract 5192Nassau County | 6,486 | $153,750 |
| Tract 5214Nassau County | 6,439 | $189,194 |
| Tract 5185.01Nassau County | 6,418 | $155,682 |
| Tract 5195Nassau County | 6,309 | $161,042 |
| Tract 5191Nassau County | 6,280 | $128,585 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oyster Bay (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Oyster Bay (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oyster Bay (town) is the 4th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 4th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Oyster Bay (town) ranks 131st of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 365th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 295th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 131st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 154th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 170th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 94th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,234th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 248th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 718th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 314th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 293rd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 239th | 1,652 |
Oyster Bay (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oyster Bay (town)?
2 of the 57 figures for Oyster Bay (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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