9 Best Independent Living Communities in Rocky Point, NY

Learn More About Independent Living in Rocky Point, NY

This historic hamlet within the Town of Brookhaven features views from Long Island’s North Shore and offers an old-fashioned, peaceful retirement within reach of the New York City metro area. Composed almost entirely of residential streets and an expansive nature preserve, Rocky Point gives residents a taste of the outdoors with its tranquil beaches and forested trails.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Rocky Point are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Rocky Point retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Rocky Point, NY

The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of New York is around $3,000. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Rocky Point, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Rocky Point, NY

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Rocky Point are rated 47 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
147	162	154	154	147	148

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$94,813 per year	$48,182 per year	$92,766 per year	$36,109 per year	$45,887 per year	$8,738 per year	$1,533 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Rocky Point include:

Mather Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 240+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, ICU

Saint Charles Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 240+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, inpatient surgery, physical therapy

Stony Brook University Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 780+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, physical therapy, ICU

Weather and Climate

Rocky Point has a humid subtropical climate, meaning the county experiences four distinct seasons with plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Summers tend to be hot but are moderated by afternoon sea breezes, whereas winters are cold, wet, and snowy. Given its location along the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island is prone to nor’easters with extreme amounts of snow. In warmer seasons, tropical storms and hurricanes usually weaken in the North Atlantic’s cooler waters before reaching New York, or they divert eastward and miss the state. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during July at about 79%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
32°F	40°F	24°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	84°F	65°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 88

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 46.5″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39.7	11.6%	13,959	1,236 per square mile	3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	0.7%	1.4%	9.1%	<0.1%	1.6%	84.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Brookhaven: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 59/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Suffolk County

Democratic	Republican	Other
44.3%	52.5%	3.2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular attractions in Rocky Point include:

• North Shore Beach
• Hagerman Landing Beach
• Rocky Point Mountain Bike Trail
• Paumanok Path Trail Head
• Rocky Point State Pine Barrens Preserve (hiking, biking, horseback riding)
• Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest
• Rocky Point Farmers’ Market

Transportation

Public transportation in Rocky Point is available via Suffolk County Transit (SCT), which operates bus routes throughout Suffolk County, Long Island. For seniors, SCT offers reduced fares and its Paratransit Bus Service through Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT). Rail service from Suffolk County to New York City is available via the MTA’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The nearest LIRR stop to Rocky Point is Port Jefferson station on the Port Jefferson Branch.