The Town FilesKings Point, New York
Village in Nassau County · population 5,619 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,981,000
- Household income
- $211,299
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 26.8
Kings Point is a village of 5,619 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $1,981,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more seaside character than 98% of New York towns, better for families than 97% of New York towns, more of a college town than 97% of New York towns.
How Kings 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 Kings Point is worth $1,981,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 9.4 times the median household income of $211,299, which is more affordable than 2% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 95.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kings Point | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,981,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $211,299 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kings Point
| People | Kings Point | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.8 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.0% | — |
| Work from home | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Kings Point
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kings Point since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 16, 2010 about 1.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 2, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm 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 Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Kings Point itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Kings Point
4 public schools with 1,277 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONX DELTA SCHOOL | PK-5 | 418 | 7.9 |
| URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS | 6-8 | 376 | 13.0 |
| PS 175 CITY ISLAND | K-8 | 255 | 12.1 |
| MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 6-8 | 228 | 11.4 |
Towns near Kings Point
- Great Neck, NY1.1 mi · 11,145 people · home $968,500
- Manorhaven, NY2.1 mi · 6,956 people · home $687,100
- Great Neck Estates, NY2.2 mi · 2,990 people · home $1,638,700
- Great Neck Plaza, NY2.2 mi · 7,482 people · home $416,100
- Thomaston, NY2.4 mi · 2,759 people · home $1,084,000
- Port Washington North, NY2.7 mi · 3,160 people · home $1,058,900
- University Gardens, NY3.0 mi · 4,358 people · home $794,500
- Sands Point, NY3.1 mi · 2,712 people · home $2,000,001
Kings Point questions
Is Kings Point, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kings Point scores better for retirees than 23% of New York towns and quieter than 9%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.8).
How much does a house cost in Kings Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Kings Point is valued at $1,981,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $211,299, so homes cost about 9.4 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Kings Point?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 29.8 inches of snow.
Does Kings Point get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kings Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 16, 2010. 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)