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Moving to Oakdale, NY
$613,000Median home value
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About Oakdale
Oakdale is a hamlet in the town of Islip, Suffolk County, on Long Island's south shore along the Connetquot River. About 7,100 residents live in waterfront colonials, capes, and the Idle Hour estate area. It's known for bay access, the Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and LIRR service to Manhattan.


Home prices in Oakdale
The median home value in Oakdale is $613,000.
Top places in Oakdale
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve — 3,400 acres of trails and trout stream.
- Idle Hour — historic Vanderbilt estate area along the river.
- Great South Bay — boating and beaches minutes south.
- Dowling College former campus — historic Rudolph Hall on the river.
Commuting from Oakdale
- The LIRR Montauk Branch station in Oakdale offers service to Penn Station (~1 hr 25 min).
- Sunrise Highway and Montauk Highway run through town.
- Long Island MacArthur Airport is about 15 minutes west.
Oakdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakdale, NY?
The median home value in Oakdale is $613,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Oakdale, NY?
The LIRR Montauk Branch station in Oakdale offers service to Penn Station (~1 hr 25 min).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.