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Salt Point, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Salt Point is a small town in New York with a population of 259. Residents earn $141,141 per year, which is 88% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
259 Population 312/sq mi density
$141,141 Median Income $40,543 per capita
$235,700 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$141,141 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,700 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $141,141
88% higher than US avg
Home Value $235,700
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.1%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population259
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$141,141
Per Capita$40,543
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units91
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity26.1%
Uninsured5.1%
Smoking10.7%
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation281 ft (86 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries25

Is Salt Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salt Point receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Salt 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 Salt Point is $141,141, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places Salt Point among higher-income communities. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salt Point is $235,700, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Salt Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Salt Point has a population of 259 with a density of 312 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%).

Population

259
Total Population
312
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Salt Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salt Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salt Point is $141,141, which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Salt Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$141,141
88% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,543
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,032
County GDP$20,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants828
Healthcare840
Retail1,059
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Salt Point is $235,700, 16% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$235,700
16% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.3%

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-Occupied75.3%
Housing Units91
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate4.43%
In Salt Point, 26.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.1% of residents lack health insurance. 10.7% are current smokers. 19.8% report depression. 17.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.1%
19% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.5%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.7%
24% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.2%
Short Sleep35.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Uninsured5.1%
41% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,408
Dentists1:1,397
Mental Health1:287
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits68.7%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840
Salt Point has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation281 ft (86 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates41.8078°N, 73.7880°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.3%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density312/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone75.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.3%

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