Bayport is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New York. With a population of 8,609 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bayport is the 205th largest community in New York.
Bayport home prices are not only among the most expensive in New York, but Bayport real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
A relatively large number of people in Bayport telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.52% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Bayport is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
In Bayport, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.37 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.
In Bayport, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Bayport is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Bayport. 52.16% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Bayport in 2022 was $62,455, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $249,820 for a family of four.
Bayport is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Bayport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bayport residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bayport include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Bayport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.