New York · Metropolitan Area
Blue Point is a small town in New York with a population of 4,622. Residents earn $148,684 per year, which is 98% above the national average.
Based on current data, Blue Point receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Blue Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Blue Point is $148,684, which is significantly higher than the national average — 98% above $75,149. This places Blue Point among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Blue Point is $607,300, making it a premium housing market at 115% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,207 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Blue Point is a highly educated community — 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Blue Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $148,684 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,908 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.57% |
| Commute Time | 44.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $607,300 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $690,566 |
| $/Sq Ft | $422 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,207 |
| 90% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.57% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.9 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7516°N, 73.0350°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.8% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,568/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 44.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |