Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
34%
Point Lookout, NY
Area Guide
A charming and secluded island community just minutes from NYC
Coastal
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Beach
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Scenic
Sitting at the very tip of Long Beach Barrier Island with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Reynolds Channel on the other, Point Lookout is one of the most naturally tucked-away spots in Nassau County. The hamlet covers just one square mile, so nearly everything is close at hand—the beach, the bay, and a few shops and eateries along Lido Boulevard. Boating and fishing are part of everyday life, and in summer the shoreline draws visitors from across Long Island. The neighboring city of Long Beach lies just to the west, offering more dining, a boardwalk, and transit connections to New York City.
Rentals in Point Lookout lean toward cozy beach cottages and single-family homes rather than large apartment communities, giving the area a distinctly residential, small-town feel. Seasonal rentals are common, though year-round options exist for those who want to wake up to ocean breezes every morning. The hamlet sits within the Town of Hempstead, one of New York’s oldest municipalities, tying this barrier island community to a history deeper than its quiet streets suggest.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$151,994
Average: $149,870
Education
708
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
765
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Point Lookout has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jones Beach State Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
- Marine Nature Study Area
- Center for Science Teaching and Learning
- Hempstead Lake State Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.