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Cost of living in Rocky Point summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rocky Point. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rocky Point is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rocky Point is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rocky Point is $538,409.
The median income in Rocky Point is $127,024.
Rocky Point's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rocky Point Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rocky Point | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 178 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rocky Point, NY Weather
The average high in Rocky Point is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rocky Point |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rocky Point Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rocky Point
The current population in Rocky Point is 13,356. The population has decreased 1.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,356 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 13,931 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 13,716 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 13,406 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 13,138 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 13,521 | 4.8% |
| 2018 | 12,902 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 13,094 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 13,597 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 13,593 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 14,145 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 14,062 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 13,860 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 13,926 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 13,565 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rocky Point
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Rocky Point is:
76.6% White with 10,236 White residents.
0.9% African American with 114 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 157 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 17 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 613 Two Or More residents.
16.6% Hispanic with 2,219 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rocky Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.6% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rocky Point
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Rocky Point is 51.3% female with 6,855 female residents.
Rocky Point is 48.7% male with 6,500 male residents.
| Gender | Rocky Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rocky Point for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Rocky Point completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rocky Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rocky Point, New York
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1.4% of households in Rocky Point earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Rocky Point earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Rocky Point earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.7% of households in Rocky Point earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Rocky Point earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Rocky Point earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Rocky Point earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.7% of households in Rocky Point earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.0% of households in Rocky Point earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.6% of households in Rocky Point earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rocky Point | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.7% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
