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Stony Point.
Stony Point is an unincorporated community in Rockland County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Stony Point
Stony Point is a community of 12,694 people in New York. The median household income is $125,667, median rent runs about $1,749 per month, and median home values are around $506,500. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Stony Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
15.8%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Stony Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Stony Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (17.8%), and 12.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
61.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.06
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Stony Point
In Stony Point, rent runs 8% above the NY average, and home values are 20% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
74.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
86.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $659,486 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Stony Point and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rockland County, which includes Stony Point, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Stony Point: Rockland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rockland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Stony Point is about 4% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Stony Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute35.2 min avg
How Stony Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Stony Point, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Stony Point runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
20
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
259.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Stony Point Town Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rockland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rockland County, which includes Stony Point, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $18,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $242,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Winter Weather | $63,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $109,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rockland County, county-wide
Stony Point is about 4% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rockland County, which includes Stony Point, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
46
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Rockland County, county-wide
Stony Point is about 4% of Rockland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Stony Point has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Annual Snowfall
39.5"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.72" |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.89" |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.91" |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 5.00" |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.28" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.80" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 4.61" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.37" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Stony Point
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Stony Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Helen Hayes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 1.2 mi away · West Haverstraw
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · 3.3 mi away · Montrose
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Cortlandt Manor
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Stony Point
Stony Point's student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Stony Point (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 77% graduate · median earnings $31,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 113 students · in-state tuition $14,175 · 16% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Stony Point
Stony Point has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
34 mi awayPublic Libraries in Stony Point
Rose Memorial Library Association
79 East Main Street, Stony Point
Cities Near Stony Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Stony Point FAQ
Is Stony Point, New York affordable?⌄
Stony Point's median rent is $1,749/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $125,667/year. Median home value is $506,500.
Is Stony Point, New York safe?⌄
Stony Point's violent crime rate was 20 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 259 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Stony Point, New York?⌄
Rockland County, which includes Stony Point, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Stony Point, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Stony Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,749/month and median household income is $125,667/year. The median home value is $506,500. About 74% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Stony Point, New York?⌄
The average commute in Stony Point is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from