Stony Point, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Stony Point is a small city in New York with a population of 12,694. Residents earn $122,828 per year, which is 63% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
12,694 Population 2,155/sq mi density
$122,828 Median Income $48,157 per capita
$472,600 Home Value $633,433 Zillow
$1,696 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$122,828 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$472,600 home value, $1,696/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,828
63% higher than US avg
Home Value $472,600
68% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.3%
11% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,696
46% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.2%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population12,694
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density2,155/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,828
Per Capita$48,157
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$120,154M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$472,600
Rent$1,696
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$633,433

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.2%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation102 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute38 min
EV Stations2
Libraries45

Is Stony Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stony Point receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Stony 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 Stony Point is $122,828, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Stony Point among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stony Point is $472,600, making it a premium housing market at 68% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,696 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Stony Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Stony Point has a population of 12,694 with a density of 2,155 people per square mile. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.9%), with 13.4% Black.

Population

12,694
Total Population
2,155
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Stony Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.7%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.3%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Stony Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stony Point is $122,828, which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Stony Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,828
63% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,157
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
IRS Avg AGI$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,631
Healthcare3,441
Retail3,365
Manufacturing485

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.3 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Stony Point is $472,600, 68% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,696 (46% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $633,433.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$472,600
68% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$633,433
Median List Price$630,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$630,000
$/Sq Ft$318
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio103.4%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,696
46% above US avg

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-Occupied87.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Rate4.36%
In Stony Point, 28.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.2% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.2%
12% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression18.2%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,441

Crime Rates: Stony Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Safety Score

Stony Point has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches
32% above US avg
Snowfall39.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density2,155/sq mi
Coordinates41.2294°N, 73.9976°W
County FIPS36119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.3%
11% above US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,155/sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries45
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Restaurants2,631
Retail Stores3,365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.3 min
Work from Home7.5%

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