At a Glance
Median Income
$108,371
$86,887 per capita
Home Value
$1,049,100
Zillow: $1,460,486
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
8.2% smoking rate
How Point Lookout Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Lookout's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Point Lookout a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Point Lookout residents earn a median household income of $108,371 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,887. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% 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 Point Lookout is $1,049,100 , 272% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,460,486. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 24.6% 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 1938.
Education
55.0% of adults in Point Lookout hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Lookout has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population996
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density3,689/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,371
Per Capita$86,887
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
F
Home Value$1,049,100
Rent$3,501
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$1,460,486
Housing Units782
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Point Lookout was built in 1938.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% 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.