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Rocky point, NY

Rocky point, NY.

Population: 12,390 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rocky point, NY is $558,708 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,000 after a median 34 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$558,708

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$558,708
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+98.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$558,708
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$524,000
Median list price
$524,995
Median price per sqft
$375
1-year sale-price change
-2.5%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL, ROCKY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Aviation Industries, Inc. (7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 in
Annual snowfall
11.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,384

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Fire Island National Seashore (18 mi)
National parks include
Fire Island National Seashore, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Weir Farm National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Calverton Executive Airpark (CTO) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, NS/LIJ HS SOUTHSIDE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,821 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
57.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,912
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
88.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
559,257
Average weekly wage
$1,369
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
838

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Rocky pointState medianUS median
Median home value$558,708$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$524,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$9,912$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rocky point, NY?
$558,708.
What is the median sale price in Rocky point, NY?
$524,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rocky point, NY?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Rocky point, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rocky point, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Rocky point, NY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rocky point, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rocky point, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rocky point, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rocky point, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rocky point, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rocky point, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rocky point, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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