How many renters in Oceanside, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.2% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Oceanside, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.2% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.6% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oceanside
| Share of income spent on rent | Oceanside | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±8.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±10.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 36.9% (±20.0 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.6% (±4.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.6% (±15.0 points) | 45.5% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Oceanside against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| Oceanside | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.2% (±15.7 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.6% (±15.0 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±1.8 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,409 (±$31,447) | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,227 (±$120) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oceanside, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Nassau County (55.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Nassau County, Oceanside ranks 50 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 311 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Oceanside
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | — | 38.2% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Bay Park | 1.6 mi | 100.0% (±97.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of East Rockaway | 1.7 mi | 50.9% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barnum Island | 2.0 mi | 65.7% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin (community) | 2.0 mi | 53.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Island Park | 2.1 mi | 70.0% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| Village of Rockville Centre | 2.1 mi | 52.9% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hewlett Harbor | 2.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harbor Isle | 2.5 mi | 48.2% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Island Park, NY (70.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | North Wantagh | 48.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 45 | North Valley Stream | 47.7% (±36.2 points) |
| 46 | Merrick | 47.2% (±38.1 points) |
| 47 | East Massapequa | 45.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Bellmore | 44.8% (±24.3 points) |
| 48 (tie) | Hicksville | 44.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 50 | Oceanside | 38.2% (±15.7 points) |
| 51 | Lido Beach | 37.9% (±39.8 points) |
| 52 | New Cassel | 37.0% (±11.5 points) |
| 53 | Plainedge | 36.8% (±33.1 points) |
| 54 | Massapequa | 36.6% (±20.6 points) |
| 55 | Manhasset | 36.0% (±16.9 points) |
| 56 | North Massapequa | 32.0% (±25.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oceanside 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 Hempstead, 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 Oceanside
Are renters in Oceanside rent-burdened?
38.2% of renting households in Oceanside pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Oceanside spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oceanside, NY spends 28.4% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceanside CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceanside CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceanside 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Oceanside CDP, New York (place:54441, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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