Rocky Point, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
13,931 Population 1,231/sq mi density
$124,615 Median Income $53,802 per capita
$417,400 Home Value $555,872 Zillow
$1,970 Median Rent 44.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$124,615 median income, 5.7% 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

Rocky Point, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,615
66% above
$53,802 per capita
Home Value
$417,400
48% above
Zillow: $555,872
Median Rent
$1,970/mo
69% above
44.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
18% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
166%
Home Value
148%
Rent
169%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
158%
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.