Senior Living in Oceanside, New York

Top zip codes in Oceanside, NY: 11572

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Oceanside scores higher than the New York average of 71.
Oceanside scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 19 hospitals within close range of the city, including South Nassau Communities Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and Long Beach Medical Center.
There are 168 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Oceanside Care Center, Maple Point at Rockville Center, and Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1353 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 139 golf courses in or around the city, including Middle Bay Country Club, Bay Park Golf Course, and Rockville Links Club.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, Eisenhower Park, and Alley Pond Park.
There are 566 churches in or near the city, including Temple Avodah, Young Israel of Oceanside, and Beth Shalom.
There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 900 grocery stores within the city.
There are 34 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 375 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 8.26% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.79% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $110,583, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $94,755, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $40,122, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $39,300 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $153,300 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $27,300 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $46,332 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.83%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Oceanside receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Oceanside has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
This city has average water quality.
Oceanside has a dense population density of 6,389.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Oceanside have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Oceanside has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.60%.