Sound Beach, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
7,207
Population
4,395/sq mi density
$140,797
Median Income
$51,382 per capita
$384,100
Home Value
$534,631 Zillow
$2,798
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$140,797 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$384,100 home value, $2,798/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$384,100
36% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,798/mo
141% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.4%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,704
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$384,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$534,631
Redfin Median Sale
$557,500
Median Sale Price
$557,500
Median List Price
$589,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.4%
Owner-Occupied
14.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$2,798/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$557,500
Median Days on Market
32 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
6.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
85.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $384,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,631 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $557,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $557,500 |
| Median List Price | $589,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $336 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,798 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $336 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,704 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 37.1% |