Living in Sands Point, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sands Point · Census data 2020–2024
Sands Point has 2,722 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Sands Point at a glance
- Population
- 2,722
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 97.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 89.7%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Sands Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 51 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sands Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sands Point the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sands Point median household income
The median household income in Sands Point is $250,001 and the income per person is $166,093. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sands Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 909
- Owner-occupied
- 97.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.9%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.28
Sands Point demographics
- Population
- 2,722
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 822
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sands Point ›
Education in Sands Point
89.7% of adults 25 and older in Sands Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 52.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sands Point
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 41.4%
- Public transit
- 26.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Sands Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Point | 2,722 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Port Washington North | 3,149 | $136,389 | $1,058,900 | $2,733 |
| Manorhaven | 6,958 | $105,486 | $687,100 | $3,153 |
| Baxter Estates | 1,058 | $153,750 | $1,134,400 | $2,067 |
| Port Washington | 18,004 | $170,127 | $1,003,200 | $2,184 |
| Plandome Manor | 718 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Sea Cliff | 5,033 | $193,590 | $986,900 | $2,315 |
| Kings Point | 5,634 | $211,299 | $1,981,000 | $3,501 |
| Plandome | 1,518 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Sands Point, NY?
The median household income in Sands Point is $250,001, 191% higher 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 Sands Point?
The median home value in Sands Point is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sands Point?
The median gross rent in Sands Point is $3,501 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Sands Point, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 51 minutes.
What is the median age in Sands Point?
The median age in Sands Point is 43.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sands Point?
The average commute to work in Sands Point is 51 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sands Point?
The unemployment rate in Sands Point is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sands Point?
89.7% of adults in Sands Point 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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