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Relocation guide
Moving to Oyster Bay
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
6,900
Median age 39.8
Median household income
$102,540
Median rent
$2,300/mo
Median home value
$634,600
Schools
87
14 districts
Summer high / winter low
83° / 25°
Pros
- Household incomes run 31% above the US median ($102,540).
- Mild weather in May, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 34 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 109% more than the US median ($634,600).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.58% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
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Where in Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $753,400 to $921,300 by zip.
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Is Oyster Bay a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 31% above the US median ($102,540). Mild weather in May, July, August, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Homes cost 109% more than the US median ($634,600). Property taxes are high: about 1.58% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Oyster Bay?
The median household earns $102,540. Rent at the median ($2,300/month) is about 27% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $92,000 a year.
How many schools are in Oyster Bay?
87 public and private schools across 14 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Oyster Bay?
Highs average 83°F in July and lows 25°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, July, August.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.