At a Glance
Median Income
$79,405
$51,325 per capita
Home Value
$231,400
Zillow: $300,469
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Sodus Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sodus Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sodus 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
Sodus Point residents earn a median household income of $79,405 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,325. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sodus Point is $231,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,469. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
38.7% of adults in Sodus Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sodus Point has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,101
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,405
Per Capita$51,325
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,400
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$300,469
Housing Units842
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation261 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Sodus Point was founded in 1858.
The median home in Sodus Point was built in 1947.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.