At a Glance
Median Income
$124,615
$53,802 per capita
Home Value
$417,400
Zillow: $555,872
Median Rent
$1,970/mo
44.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
9.5% smoking rate
How Rocky Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky 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
Rocky Point residents earn a median household income of $124,615 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,802. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Point is $417,400 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,872. Median rent is $1,970/month, with 44.7% 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 1967.
Education
39.7% of adults in Rocky Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population13,931
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$124,615
Per Capita$53,802
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$417,400
Rent$1,970
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$555,872
Housing Units5,299
Rent Burden44.7%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky Point was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.