At a Glance
Median Income
$140,797
$51,382 per capita
Home Value
$384,100
Zillow: $534,631
Median Rent
$2,798/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
8.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sound Beach a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.6% (83% 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 $534,631. 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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,207
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4,395/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$140,797
Per Capita$51,382
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,100
Rent$2,798
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$534,631
Housing Units2,704
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation114 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute38 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Sound Beach was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% 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.