Living in Sodus Point, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sodus Point · Census data 2020–2024
Sodus Point has 1,051 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $81,750 (5% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $217,900, the median rent is $768/month.
Sodus Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sodus Point at a glance
- Population
- 1,051
- Median age
- 48.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $217,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $768/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Sodus Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sodus Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sodus Point the median home value is $217,900, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,472 a month in housing costs.
Sodus Point median household income
The median household income in Sodus Point is $81,750 and the income per person is $50,597. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sodus Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 841
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 38.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.04
38.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sodus Point has many vacation and second homes.
Sodus Point demographics
- Population
- 1,051
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 516
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sodus Point ›
Education in Sodus Point
40.1% of adults 25 and older in Sodus Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sodus Point
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 52%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Sodus Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodus Point | 1,051 | $81,750 | $217,900 | $768 |
| Sodus | 1,820 | $55,000 | $95,500 | $878 |
| North Rose | 564 | $57,500 | $113,100 | $855 |
| Pultneyville | 730 | $97,147 | $233,600 | — |
| Wolcott | 1,444 | $43,261 | $90,500 | $663 |
| Williamson | 2,387 | $70,298 | $149,400 | $445 |
| Marion | 1,400 | $42,865 | $158,800 | $610 |
| Red Creek | 699 | $69,167 | $130,900 | $775 |
| Lyons | 3,738 | $67,850 | $90,500 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in Sodus Point, NY?
The median household income in Sodus Point is $81,750, 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 Sodus Point?
The median home value in Sodus Point is $217,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sodus Point?
The median gross rent in Sodus Point is $768 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Sodus Point, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Sodus Point?
The median age in Sodus Point is 48.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sodus Point?
The average commute to work in Sodus Point is 35 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sodus Point?
The unemployment rate in Sodus Point is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sodus Point?
40.1% of adults in Sodus 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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