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Population Review

Rocky Point, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Rocky Point, New York is 13,931 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 146th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $124,615, the median home value is $417,400, and the median age is 38.9.

13,931

Population

1231

People / sq mi

$124,615

Median Income

$417,400

Median Home Value

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Rocky Point covers 11.3 sq mi of land at 1231 people per square mile.

About Rocky Point, NY

Homeownership is the standout figure in Rocky Point: 93.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Rocky Point is a city in New York with a population of 13,931.

Median household income is $124,615, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $417,400, with typical rent around $1,970.

39.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Rocky Point, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.8%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$124,615

Median Household Income

$53,802

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$417,400

Median Home Value

$1,970

Median Rent

93.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.6%

High School+

39.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.7%

Drive Alone

82.2%

Public Transit

7.8%

Work From Home

36.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.1%

Foreign Born

91.0%

Non-English at Home

5.7%

Veterans

10.9%

With Disability

97.9%

Health Insurance

97.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.0%
Retail Trade7.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.0%
Public Administration6.9%
Construction5.9%
Information4.7%
Manufacturing4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rocky Point, New York has a population of 13,931 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 146th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Rocky Point, New York is $124,615, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Rocky Point, New York is $417,400, with median monthly rent at $1,970 and a homeownership rate of 93.2%.

The median age in Rocky Point, New York is 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.


Rocky Point Cdp, NY Climate

Rocky Point Cdp, NY has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F) and receives about 1108 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

11°C

Avg Temp

1108

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Rocky Point Cdp, NY — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-1° / 30°95 mm
February0° / 32°81 mm
March4° / 39°102 mm
April9° / 49°101 mm
May15° / 59°94 mm
June20° / 68°83 mm
July23° / 73°83 mm
August22° / 72°97 mm
September18° / 65°86 mm
October13° / 55°87 mm
November7° / 45°100 mm
December2° / 36°99 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Rocky Point Cdp, NY

The most comfortable months to visit Rocky Point Cdp, NY are typically June, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.