New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Centre Island, NY
About Centre Island
Centre Island is a residential village in the Town of Oyster Bay on Nassau County's North Shore, with just 407 residents at the 2020 census. A private, waterfront peninsula community, it is home to high-profile figures in politics, advertising, media, finance, and entertainment, with estates overlooking Oyster Bay harbor and Long Island Sound.
Home prices in Centre Island
Home prices in Centre Island vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Centre Island
- Centre Island's private waterfront and beaches.
- The village's estate-lined peninsula roads.
- Nearby Bayville's marinas and restaurants (adjacent).
- Nearby Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (Cove Neck).
- Nearby Oyster Bay hamlet waterfront and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Commuting from Centre Island
- No in-village LIRR station; nearest stations are Oyster Bay and Bayville-area access via Locust Valley (Oyster Bay Branch) — per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026.
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 75–85 minutes (approximate; diesel branch, usually a Jamaica change).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~50–65 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Centre Island
Public schools: Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, which serves Centre Island. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Centre Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Centre Island, NY?
Home prices in Centre Island vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Centre Island, NY?
No in-village LIRR station; nearest stations are Oyster Bay and Bayville-area access via Locust Valley (Oyster Bay Branch) — per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026. - Which school district serves Centre Island, NY?
Centre Island is served by Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, which serves Centre Island. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.