New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Oceanside, NY
634,300Median home value
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About Oceanside
Oceanside is a large South Shore hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, known for its canals, marinas, and mid-century homes. It draws NYC commuters and boaters seeking waterfront-at-suburban-prices living. Housing is mostly capes, ranches, and split-levels, many with canal frontage.
Home prices in Oceanside
The median home value in Oceanside is 634,300.
Top places in Oceanside
- Oceanside's canals and marinas — boating on the South Shore
- Long Beach — boardwalk and ocean beach ~10 min south
- Rockville Centre — dining and shops ~10 min north
- Jones Beach State Park — ~20 min east
- Oceanside Park — ballfields and playground
Commuting from Oceanside
- JFK Airport ~20 min; Manhattan ~45–60 min
- LIRR Long Beach Branch from Oceanside station
Oceanside FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oceanside, NY?
The median home value in Oceanside is 634,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Oceanside, NY?
JFK Airport ~20 min; Manhattan ~45–60 min
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.