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Rocky Point, NY


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Rocky Point, New York

Rocky Point, New York, in Suffolk county, is 19 miles S of Milford, Connecticut (center to center) and 57 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,185 people in Rocky Point.

The People and Families of Rocky Point

In Rocky Point, about 57% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Rocky Point, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Rocky Point. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Rocky Point than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rocky Point had a median family income of $60,423.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,350) in Rocky Point. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Rocky Point Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Rocky Point is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Rocky Point, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Rocky Point, NY

Comparing Rocky 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built48
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes24

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