At a Glance
Median Income
$148,684
$66,908 per capita
Home Value
$607,300
Zillow: $727,445
Median Rent
$2,207/mo
48.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
8.5% smoking rate
How Blue Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Point a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Point residents earn a median household income of $148,684 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,908. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Point is $607,300 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,445. Median rent is $2,207/month, with 48.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
54.8% of adults in Blue Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Point has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population4,622
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,568/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$148,684
Per Capita$66,908
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$607,300
Rent$2,207
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$727,445
Housing Units2,093
Rent Burden48.1%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute45 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Point was built in 1966.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.