Rocky Point, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Rocky Point is a small city in New York with a population of 13,931. Residents earn $124,615 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
13,931 Population 1,231/sq mi density
$124,615 Median Income $53,802 per capita
$417,400 Home Value $535,109 Zillow
$1,970 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$124,615 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$417,400 home value, $1,970/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,615
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $417,400
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.7%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,970
69% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Rocky Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,931
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,615
Per Capita$53,802
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$139,014M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$417,400
Rent$1,970
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$535,109

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation130 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute36 min
Libraries65

Is Rocky Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rocky 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, long commute times. Rocky Point stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rocky Point is $124,615, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Rocky Point among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rocky Point is $417,400, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,970 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Rocky Point has a population of 13,931 with a density of 1,231 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

13,931
Total Population
1,231
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
11.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rocky Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rocky Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rocky Point is $124,615, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Rocky Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,615
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,802
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
IRS Avg AGI$113,245

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,343
County GDP$139,014M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,024
Healthcare5,146
Retail6,106
Manufacturing1,670

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.4 min
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rocky Point is $417,400, 48% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,970 (69% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $535,109.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,400
48% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$535,109
Median List Price$529,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$529,999
$/Sq Ft$297
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio102.2%
Price Drops3.3%
Inventory30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,970
69% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,682
262% above US avg
Effective Rate3.04%
In Rocky Point, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rocky Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate79.3%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities5,146

Crime Rates: Rocky Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Safety Score

Rocky Point has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.0 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation130 ft (40 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.3 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates40.9398°N, 72.9363°W
County FIPS36103
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55%
D 45%

Winner: Republican by 10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.7%
18% above US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Total Area11.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries65
Healthcare Facilities5,146
Restaurants4,024
Retail Stores6,106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)154

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.4 min
Work from Home7.8%

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