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Blue Point, NY


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Blue Point, New York

Blue Point, New York, in Suffolk county, is 11 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 49 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,407 people people live in Blue Point.

The People and Families of Blue Point

In Blue Point, about 61% of adults are married. Homes in Blue Point tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blue Point had a median family income of $76,004. Not many of the people of Blue Point are below middle class. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Blue Point is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in Blue Point than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Blue Point Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Blue Point, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Blue Point, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Blue Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBlue Point Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBlue Point Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBlue Point Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Blue Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Blue Point People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Blue Point College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Blue Point Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Blue Point, NY

Comparing Blue Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults108
People Above Poverty108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built36
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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