How many renters in Rocky Point, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
79.1% (±22.8 points) of renting households in Rocky Point, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 79.1% (±22.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 69.0% (±19.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Rocky Point
| Share of income spent on rent | Rocky Point | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±7.6 points) | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±13.1 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.4% (±8.4 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±12.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 69.0% (±19.1 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Rocky Point against Suffolk County, its state and the nation
| Rocky Point | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 79.1% (±22.8 points) | 58.8% (±1.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 69.0% (±19.1 points) | 49.0% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 34.5% (±0.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,647 (±$24,614) | $72,488 (±$2,196) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,337 (±$311) | $2,255 (±$27) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Rocky Point, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Suffolk County (58.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Suffolk County, Rocky Point ranks 12 of 111 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 37 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Rocky Point
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Point | — | 79.1% (±22.8 points) | — |
| Village of Shoreham | 1.9 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sound Beach | 2.4 mi | 76.8% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miller Place | 3.0 mi | 94.1% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Shoreham | 3.3 mi | 75.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Island | 3.4 mi | 69.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge | 3.6 mi | 37.6% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Mount Sinai | 4.4 mi | 54.6% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gordon Heights | 5.4 mi | 62.9% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ridge, NY (37.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Miller Place | 94.1% (±57.4 points) |
| 7 | Terryville | 84.6% (±11.6 points) |
| 8 | Moriches | 82.9% (±17.5 points) |
| 9 | Oakdale | 82.7% (±17.2 points) |
| 10 | Flanders | 81.5% (±15.1 points) |
| 11 | East Islip | 81.0% (±19.8 points) |
| 12 | Rocky Point | 79.1% (±22.8 points) |
| 13 | Wheatley Heights | 78.0% (±25.4 points) |
| 14 | Sound Beach | 76.8% (±32.0 points) |
| 15 | Yaphank | 76.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 16 | East Shoreham | 75.0% (±59.8 points) |
| 17 | Melville | 72.9% (±20.4 points) |
| 18 | Port Jefferson Station | 72.6% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 111 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rocky Point is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Brookhaven, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rocky Point
Are renters in Rocky Point rent-burdened?
79.1% of renting households in Rocky Point pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Rocky Point spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rocky Point, NY spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocky Point CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rocky Point CDP, New York (place:63319, in state:36).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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