New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Ocean Beach, NY
$1,487,499Median listing price
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About Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is an incorporated village on Fire Island in the Town of Islip (2022 Census Bureau estimate: 171 residents, per Wikipedia — highly seasonal, with a far larger summer population). It is a car-free, walkable village with an ocean beach, a bayfront recreation district, and ferry service to Bay Shore.
Home prices in Ocean Beach
The median listing price in Ocean Beach is $1,487,499.
Top places in Ocean Beach
- The ocean beach — Atlantic-facing beach and dunes (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The bayfront recreation district — marina, boating, and fishing.
- The ferry terminal and village commercial district.
- Tennis, basketball, and playgrounds.
- The Ocean Beach water tower — a village landmark (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Ocean Beach
- No rail station; Fire Island ferries run to Bay Shore, then the LIRR Montauk Branch (approximately 62–70 minutes direct to Penn Station from Bay Shore, read September 24, 2026).
Ocean Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ocean Beach, NY?
The median listing price in Ocean Beach is $1,487,499. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Ocean Beach, NY?
No rail station; Fire Island ferries run to Bay Shore, then the LIRR Montauk Branch (approximately 62–70 minutes direct to Penn Station from Bay Shore, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.