How long is the commute from Oakdale, NY?
Workers who live in Oakdale, NY take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Oakdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakdale | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±5.8 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±4.8 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Oakdale, the average commute is lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakdale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Oakdale ranks 82 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 224 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakdale
| Vehicles available | Oakdale | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±7.2 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±7.3 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±6.4 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Oakdale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oakdale
| Oakdale | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±4.8 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±3.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | — | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| West Sayville | 1.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Great River | 2.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sayville | 2.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bohemia | 2.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Great River | 2.7 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Islip Terrace | 2.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Islip | 2.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bayport | 4.1 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 74 (tie) | St. James | 29.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 77 | East Quogue | 29.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 78 | Sayville | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 79 (tie) | North Amityville | 28.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 79 (tie) | West Sayville | 28.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 81 | Lake Ronkonkoma | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 82 | Oakdale | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 83 (tie) | Bohemia | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 83 (tie) | Calverton | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Islip (community) | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 86 | Brookhaven (community) | 27.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 87 | East Farmingdale | 27.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 88 (tie) | Central Islip | 27.3 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oakdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Islip, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oakdale
How long is the average commute in Oakdale?
Workers who live in Oakdale, NY take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakdale without a car?
3.7% of households in Oakdale have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakdale?
10.2% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Oakdale worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Oakdale CDP, New York (place:54144, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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