Sound Beach SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Sound Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sound Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sound Beach is 130 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sound Beach is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sound Beach is $518,048.
The median income in Sound Beach is $132,008.
Sound Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sound Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sound Beach | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 173 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sound Beach, NY Weather
The average high in Sound Beach 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 | Sound Beach |
|---|---|
| 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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Sound Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sound Beach
The current population in Sound Beach is 7,210. The population has decreased 4.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,210 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 7,207 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 7,154 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 7,289 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 7,080 | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 7,821 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 8,093 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,040 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 8,001 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 8,071 | 7.9% |
| 2014 | 7,480 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 7,712 | 7.3% |
| 2012 | 7,187 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 7,401 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 7,579 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sound Beach
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Sound Beach is:
82.1% White with 5,923 White residents.
4.1% African American with 294 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 59 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.5% Other with 180 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 166 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 585 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sound Beach | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.1% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sound Beach
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Sound Beach is 49.9% female with 3,595 female residents.
Sound Beach is 50.1% male with 3,614 male residents.
| Gender | Sound Beach | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sound Beach for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Sound Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sound Beach | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sound Beach, New York
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1.3% of households in Sound Beach earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Sound Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Sound Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Sound Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Sound Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.4% of households in Sound Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Sound Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Sound Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
25.2% of households in Sound Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.4% of households in Sound Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sound Beach | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.4% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
