Apartments for rent in Oyster Bay, NY

Oyster Bay, New York is a small town with a population of just over 6,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 45, skews older than most cities in New York. Just 34% of residents rent in Oyster Bay, as home ownership is common in the town. The average rent for Oyster Bay is $398 a month more than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Oyster Bay has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 11% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 20% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Oyster Bay. The four most common are education, retail, scientific, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 25% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of residents work in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Oyster Bay workers bring in an average annual income of about $105,000, more than the state average. Oyster Bay's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Oyster Bay has an average commute time of about 31 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 40% of commuters, while public transportation is used by just 4% of the population. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.