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Sound Beach, NY
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Sound Beach, NY
At a Glance
How Sound Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sound Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sound Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sound Beach residents earn a median household income of $140,797 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,382. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Sound Beach is $384,100 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,067. Median rent is $2,798/month, with 37.1% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sound Beach reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
47.4% of adults in Sound Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sound Beach has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.