How many renters in Oyster Bay (community), NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.2% (±24.3 points) of renting households in Oyster Bay (community), NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.2% (±24.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.3% (±17.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oyster Bay (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Oyster Bay (community) | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.4% (±3.0 points) | 12.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.1% (±3.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±8.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.7% (±13.4 points) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.9% (±16.8 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.3% (±17.6 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.
Oyster Bay (community) against Nassau County, its state and the nation
| Oyster Bay (community) | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.2% (±24.3 points) | 55.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.3% (±17.6 points) | 45.5% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±3.5 points) | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,722 (±$14,661) | $77,626 (±$3,199) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,225 (±$360) | $2,252 (±$41) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oyster Bay (community), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Oyster Bay (community) ranks 15 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 93 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 Oyster Bay (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Bay (community) | — | 65.2% (±24.3 points) | — |
| East Norwich | 1.3 mi | 56.3% (±101.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Oyster Bay Cove | 1.4 mi | 44.1% (±31.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Mill Neck | 1.8 mi | 51.2% (±60.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cove Neck | 2.1 mi | 50.0% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Centre Island | 2.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Upper Brookville | 2.2 mi | 19.6% (±38.2 points) | Lower |
| Village of Matinecock | 2.7 mi | 21.4% (±94.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Laurel Hollow | 2.9 mi | 27.3% (±79.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Upper Brookville, NY (19.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | North Merrick | 71.9% (±36.1 points) |
| 10 | Roslyn Heights | 71.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 11 | Roosevelt | 71.3% (±27.7 points) |
| 12 | Hewlett | 69.4% (±27.9 points) |
| 13 | Locust Valley | 65.9% (±31.6 points) |
| 14 | Barnum Island | 65.7% (±33.6 points) |
| 15 | Oyster Bay (community) | 65.2% (±24.3 points) |
| 16 | Woodmere | 64.6% (±23.4 points) |
| 17 | Garden City South | 60.8% (±26.6 points) |
| 18 | Woodbury (community) | 60.5% (±21.6 points) |
| 19 | North New Hyde Park | 59.0% (±27.1 points) |
| 20 | Salisbury (community) | 58.9% (±30.4 points) |
| 21 | Inwood | 58.4% (±12.7 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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Questions about Oyster Bay (community)
Are renters in Oyster Bay (community) rent-burdened?
65.2% of renting households in Oyster Bay (community) 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 Oyster Bay (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oyster Bay (community), NY spends 33.2% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oyster Bay CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oyster Bay CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oyster Bay CDP, New York
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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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Figures last updated on .
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