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Rocky Point Area Facts

  • Rocky Point has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Rocky Point crime rates are 25% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Rocky Point is 11% higher than the New York average
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Not like it used to be! User Rating 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 19, 2019) I grew up in Rocky Point, NY during the 1950's through the early 1970's. I can see why so many people are leaving. Long Island is a mess anyway. I lived there mostly during the summer months though. I guess if you don't know how it was, you might not see the changes over th ...Read More e years. Most homes had no heat. Just a few fruit/vegetable pickers hunkering down for the winter with potbelly stoves. Some of the few residents were descendants of the original settlers. Rocky Point was a sleepy little beach town, beautiful and quaint. I left in the early 1970's and never went back. I wasn't my Rocky Point anymore. I miss the memory of how it was. Not how it is now. You can't go back. Read Less
A Peaceful, Inviting Place to Reside User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I have lived in Rocky Point, New York for 12 years and I can really say that this is home now. We are considered to be a suburb of New York City, but you would never know by the hometown feel that you get when living or visiting here. Living in Rocky Point, New York is beyond pea ...Read More ceful.

My children have enjoyed growing up here. They can safely walk down the block, as crime is not really an issue here. In addition, we have neighbors that are kind and everyone watches out for everyone here in the local community. Both of my girls attend Ridge Elementary School and enjoy their experiences there.

The best areas in Rocky Point, New York are the quaint shopping areas downtown. This area has tons of local business to shop from, so when you shop and dine here, you are supporting local people. This is just a special area in my opinion and life is good here. I would not live anywhere else if I was given the choice. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rocky Point? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      North Shore Rail Trail
      Robert Miner Park
      North Shore Little League
      Sound Beach Park
      Sound Beach Children's Park
      Shoreham Village Park
      Tides Beach
      Sound Beach East Beach Park

      Entertainment

      Wardenclyffe

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      DEK's
      Subway
      Wines & Spirits
      Wendy's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rocky Point? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Rocky Point.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Rocky Point a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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