The Town FilesStony Point, New York
Town in Rockland County · population 14,813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $525,900
- Household income
- $126,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 43.6
Stony Point is a town of 14,813 people in Rockland County, New York. The median home is worth $525,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of New York towns, more of a college town than 76% of New York towns, better transit than 76% of New York towns.
How Stony Point ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stony Point is worth $525,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $126,958, which is more affordable than 23% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,830 a month. 85.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stony Point | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $525,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,830 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $126,958 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.2% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stony Point
| People | Stony Point | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Stony Point
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stony Point since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 2, 2018 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Rockland County since 1996
Rockland County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Rockland County
Rockland County had 138,317 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,814 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Stony Point itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Stony Point
2 public schools with 1,217 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STONY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 718 | 12.8 |
| JAMES A FARLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4-6 | 499 | 12.8 |
Towns near Stony Point
- Stony Point, NY1.6 mi · 12,126 people · home $506,500
- Montrose, NY3.2 mi · 2,862 people · home $422,700
- West Haverstraw, NY3.2 mi · 10,678 people · home $377,200
- Thiells, NY3.3 mi · 5,240 people · home $579,700
- Haverstraw, NY3.9 mi · 39,087 people · home $387,500
- Mount Ivy, NY4.3 mi · 7,657 people · home $278,100
- Peekskill, NY4.8 mi · 25,431 people · home $395,600
- Cortlandt, NY5.0 mi · 42,545 people · home $579,500
Stony Point questions
Is Stony Point, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stony Point scores better for retirees than 49% of New York towns and quieter than 39%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Stony Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Stony Point is valued at $525,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $126,958, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,830 a month.
What is the weather like in Stony Point?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 37.5 inches of snow.
Does Stony Point get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stony Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 2, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)