How are homes heated in Oyster Bay (community), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Oyster Bay (community), used by 78.1% (±7.0 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
5.6% heat with electricity.
11.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 78.1% (±7.0 points)
- Electricity
- 5.6%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 11.2%
Heating fuel in Oyster Bay (community)
| Fuel used most | Oyster Bay (community) | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.1% (±7.0 points) | 62.4% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 11.2% (±5.2 points) | 26.5% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | 7.3% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Oyster Bay (community), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Nassau County (26.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Oyster Bay (community), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Nassau County (7.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Oyster Bay (community)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay (community) | — | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | — |
| East Norwich | 1.3 mi | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | Lower |
| Village of Oyster Bay Cove | 1.4 mi | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Mill Neck | 1.8 mi | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cove Neck | 2.1 mi | 9.2% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Centre Island | 2.2 mi | 9.8% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Upper Brookville | 2.2 mi | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Matinecock | 2.7 mi | 6.9% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Laurel Hollow | 2.9 mi | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Norwich, NY (0.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Roslyn Heights | 16.1% (±9.7 points) |
| 50 | Inwood | 16.0% (±4.9 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Carle Place | 15.5% (±5.8 points) |
| 51 (tie) | North New Hyde Park | 15.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 53 | Barnum Island | 13.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 54 | Bellerose Terrace | 11.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 55 | Oyster Bay (community) | 11.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 56 | Manhasset Hills | 10.2% (±7.3 points) |
| 57 | Garden City South | 9.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 58 | Glenwood Landing | 7.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 59 | Lido Beach | 6.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 60 | Manhasset | 6.6% (±2.8 points) |
| 61 | Bay Park | 6.5% (±6.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oyster Bay (community) 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 Oyster Bay, 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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What is the most common way to heat a home in Oyster Bay (community)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Oyster Bay (community), used by 78.1% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Oyster Bay (community) heat with oil?
11.2% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in Oyster Bay (community) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Oyster Bay (community) have electric heat?
5.6% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes in Oyster Bay (community) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
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 Oyster Bay CDP, New York (place:55992, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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