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It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 29 Oyster Bay neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 29 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
94
Go
Neighborhoods scored
29
29 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 29
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 10 safest neighborhoods in Oyster Bay
- 1Oyster Bay CoveOyster BayOyster Bay Cove is an affluent, heavily wooded incorporated village characterized by multi-acre private estates, winding country roads, and tranquil…96Go
- 2Birchwood at JerichoOyster BayBirchwood at Jericho is a peaceful residential development within Jericho in the Town of Oyster Bay, known for tree-lined cul-de-sacs, mid-century…96Go
- 3Centre IslandOyster BayCentre Island is an exclusive, scenic incorporated village nestled in Oyster Bay Harbor, renowned for grand waterfront estates and quiet coastal…96Go
- 4Cove NeckOyster BayCove Neck is an exclusive, heavily wooded peninsula village nestled along Oyster Bay Harbor and Cold Spring Harbor. Primarily famous as the setting…96Go
- 5Upper BrookvilleOyster BayUpper Brookville is an exclusive residential village located within the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island's North Shore. Characterized by multi-acre…96Go
- 6Laurel HollowOyster BaySituated along the scenic shores of Cold Spring Harbor in the Town of Oyster Bay, Laurel Hollow is an exclusive, tranquil Long Island enclave known…96Go
- 7MuttontownOyster BayLocated in the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island's North Shore, Muttontown is a prestigious enclave known for sprawling estates, equestrian…96Go
- 8Brookville (Oyster Bay)Oyster BayBrookville is an affluent, heavily wooded Gold Coast village within the Town of Oyster Bay, characterized by multi-acre estates, private country…96Go
- 9The Hamlet on Olde Oyster BayOyster BayThe Hamlet on Olde Oyster Bay is a luxury, gated condominium and townhouse community offering resort-style amenities, private clubhouse dining, and…96Go
- 10Country Pointe at PlainviewOyster BayCountry Pointe at Plainview is a modern luxury development featuring condominiums, townhomes, and a bustling retail village center anchored by…96Go
Use more caution: 10 lowest-scoring areas
- 1West AmityvilleOyster Bay84Go
- 2Swedetown VillageOyster Bay91Go
- 3Glenwood LandingOyster Bay92Go
- 4Clearview VillageOyster Bay93Go
- 5Locust Grove (Oyster Bay)Oyster Bay93Go
- 6East NorwichOyster Bay93Go
- 7Harbor GreenOyster Bay93Go
- 8Cedar ShoresOyster Bay93Go
- 9Pickwick Homes at SyossetOyster Bay94Go
- 10Woodbury Oaks at WoodburyOyster Bay94Go
Best things to do in Oyster Bay
- Hike the forested trails and observe native wildlife at Tiffany Creek Preserve
- Tour Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the historic home of President Theodore Roosevelt located just minutes away in adjacent Cove Neck
- Stroll along the waterfront and harbor at nearby Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
- Visit nearby Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the historic home of Theodore Roosevelt
- Stroll along the harborfront trails and beach at Beekman Beach and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
- Explore the botanical collections and trails at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
- Enjoy peaceful walks or runs along the waterfront canals and bay views on Harbor Green and Shore Road
- Launch a kayak or boat from nearby marinas to explore the Great South Bay
Getting around Oyster Bay
Transit
- The village itself has no direct transit routes; the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Oyster Bay Station is located 2 to 3 miles away in Oyster Bay hamlet, offering commuter rail service into New York City.
- Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) operates bus lines along Jericho Turnpike (such as the n79), while the nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train stations are Hicksville and Syosset, roughly a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
- There is no public bus or rail service directly on Centre Island; the nearest public transit is the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Oyster Bay Station, located approximately 3 miles south on the mainland.
Biking & trails
- There is no bike-share system, and cycling is challenging due to hilly terrain, blind turns, and absence of dedicated bike lanes or shoulders.
- There are no public bike-share programs available, and while streets are quiet enough for cycling, dedicated bike lanes and trail connections along major arterial roads are sparse.
Parking
- Street parking along narrow village roads is prohibited or highly restricted, but dedicated free parking lots are available at local parks and nature preserves.
- Ample free residential street parking and private driveways throughout the neighborhood, along with expansive free parking lots at adjacent commercial plazas.
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All Oyster Bay neighborhoods by safety score
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- Birchwood at JerichoOyster BayBirchwood at Jericho is a peaceful residential development within Jericho in the Town of Oyster Bay, known for tree-lined cul-de-sacs, mid-century…96Go
- Brookville (Oyster Bay)Oyster BayBrookville is an affluent, heavily wooded Gold Coast village within the Town of Oyster Bay, characterized by multi-acre estates, private country…96Go
- Centre IslandOyster BayCentre Island is an exclusive, scenic incorporated village nestled in Oyster Bay Harbor, renowned for grand waterfront estates and quiet coastal…96Go
- Country Pointe at PlainviewOyster BayCountry Pointe at Plainview is a modern luxury development featuring condominiums, townhomes, and a bustling retail village center anchored by…96Go
- Cove NeckOyster BayCove Neck is an exclusive, heavily wooded peninsula village nestled along Oyster Bay Harbor and Cold Spring Harbor. Primarily famous as the setting…96Go
- Laurel HollowOyster BaySituated along the scenic shores of Cold Spring Harbor in the Town of Oyster Bay, Laurel Hollow is an exclusive, tranquil Long Island enclave known…96Go
- Mill NeckOyster BaySituated along Oyster Bay Harbor on Nassau County's North Shore, Mill Neck is an ultra-affluent residential village renowned for historic grand…96Go
- MuttontownOyster BayLocated in the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island's North Shore, Muttontown is a prestigious enclave known for sprawling estates, equestrian…96Go
- Oyster Bay CoveOyster BayOyster Bay Cove is an affluent, heavily wooded incorporated village characterized by multi-acre private estates, winding country roads, and tranquil…96Go
- The Hamlet on Olde Oyster BayOyster BayThe Hamlet on Olde Oyster Bay is a luxury, gated condominium and townhouse community offering resort-style amenities, private clubhouse dining, and…96Go
- Upper BrookvilleOyster BayUpper Brookville is an exclusive residential village located within the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island's North Shore. Characterized by multi-acre…96Go
- Glen HeadOyster BayGlen Head is a peaceful, upscale hamlet situated on Long Island's historic Gold Coast within the Town of Oyster Bay. It features quiet tree-lined…95Go
- LattingtownOyster BayLattingtown is an exclusive residential village in the Town of Oyster Bay known for its historic estates, lush wooded hills, and private waterfront…95Go
- Bar HarbourOyster BayBar Harbour is a serene, canal-lined residential neighborhood situated in the southern part of Massapequa along the Great South Bay. Characterized by…94Go
- Biltmore ShoresOyster BayBiltmore Shores is an affluent, canal-lined suburban neighborhood located in southern Massapequa within the Town of Oyster Bay. The area is defined…94Go
- Locust ValleyOyster BayLocated on the North Shore of Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay, Locust Valley is renowned for its historic estate architecture, rolling…94Go
- Nassau ShoresOyster BayNassau Shores is an upscale, coastal neighborhood located in southern Massapequa within the Town of Oyster Bay. It features waterfront properties…94Go
- Pickwick Homes at SyossetOyster BayPickwick Homes is a manicured suburban development within Syosset, characterized by single-family homes, leafy streets, and a tight-knit community…94Go
- Rolling Hills at WoodburyOyster BayRolling Hills at Woodbury is an upscale residential enclave nestled within the hamlet of Woodbury on Long Island's North Shore. Characterized by…94Go
- WheatleyOyster BayWheatley is an exclusive, tranquil residential and retail hamlet located on Long Island's historic Gold Coast within Nassau County. Characterized by…94Go
- Woodbury Oaks at WoodburyOyster BayWoodbury Oaks is a tranquil suburban community in the hamlet of Woodbury within the Town of Oyster Bay. It features upscale single-family homes…94Go
- Cedar ShoresOyster BayCedar Shores is a tranquil waterfront community in Oyster Bay characterized by single-family homes, coastal breezes, and quiet residential streets…93Go
- Clearview VillageOyster BayClearview Village is a well-maintained residential enclave located in Plainview within Nassau County's Town of Oyster Bay. Dominated by co-op garden…93Go
- East NorwichOyster BayLocated in the Town of Oyster Bay, East Norwich is a tranquil Gold Coast residential community centered around the intersection of Route 25A and…93Go
- Harbor GreenOyster BayHarbor Green is a picturesque, quiet residential neighborhood located in Massapequa within the Town of Oyster Bay. Characterized by expansive…93Go
- Locust Grove (Oyster Bay)Oyster BayLocust Grove is a peaceful residential neighborhood tucked into the Town of Oyster Bay in eastern Nassau County. Known for its spacious single-family…93Go
- Glenwood LandingOyster BayGlenwood Landing is an affluent, coastal community nestled along Hempstead Harbor in Nassau County. It features well-maintained single-family homes…92Go
- Swedetown VillageOyster BaySwedetown Village is a charming micro-neighborhood in the hamlet of Oyster Bay, historically settled by Swedish immigrant craftsmen in the late 19th…91Go
- West AmityvilleOyster BayWest Amityville is a classic suburban pocket situated in the easternmost portion of Nassau County's Town of Oyster Bay adjacent to Amityville. The…84Go
Oyster Bay safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay Cove scores highest at 96/100, followed by Birchwood at Jericho (96) and Centre Island (96).
Is Oyster Bay safe to walk at night?
In the 29 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Oyster Bay areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Oyster Bay neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.