Living in Point Lookout, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Point Lookout · Census data 2020–2024
Point Lookout has 945 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $81,635 (5% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $1,098,600, the median rent is $3,327/month.
Point Lookout is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Point Lookout at a glance
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 61.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,635State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,098,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,327/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Point Lookout a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New York median; home values 159% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Point Lookout
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Point Lookout the median home value is $1,098,600, 230% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,327 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Point Lookout median household income
The median household income in Point Lookout is $81,635 and the income per person is $54,459. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Point Lookout: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 737
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 37.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.04
37.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Point Lookout has many vacation and second homes.
Point Lookout demographics
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 41.8%
- Households
- 463
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Point Lookout ›
Education in Point Lookout
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Point Lookout have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Point Lookout
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Point Lookout vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lookout | 945 | $81,635 | $1,098,600 | $3,327 |
| Lido Beach | 2,495 | $193,625 | $896,000 | $2,799 |
| Barnum Island | 2,302 | $116,250 | $755,100 | $3,500 |
| Island Park | 4,976 | $104,926 | $574,500 | $2,173 |
| Freeport | 44,088 | $120,625 | $505,900 | $2,077 |
| Oceanside | 31,639 | $149,560 | $634,300 | $2,227 |
| Baldwin | 34,994 | $145,472 | $593,800 | $1,890 |
| Merrick | 21,744 | $185,740 | $771,900 | $2,919 |
| Long Beach | 34,756 | $140,739 | $696,400 | $2,515 |
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What is the median household income in Point Lookout, NY?
The median household income in Point Lookout is $81,635, 5% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Point Lookout?
The median home value in Point Lookout is $1,098,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Point Lookout?
The median gross rent in Point Lookout is $3,327 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Point Lookout, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New York median; home values 159% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Point Lookout?
The median age in Point Lookout is 61.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Point Lookout?
The average commute to work in Point Lookout is 33 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Point Lookout?
The unemployment rate in Point Lookout is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Point Lookout?
52.6% of adults in Point Lookout have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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