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A tight-knit community on the Great South Bay
Blue Point is a little sliver of a neighborhood in the town of Brookhaven. The hamlet, about 65 miles east of Manhattan, sits on the edge of the Great South Bay between Sayville and Patchogue. Its waterfront nature and position between these two popular communities are bonuses for many residents, but many stay for its quiet, relaxed atmosphere and engaged community. “I like that wherever I go into town, I see familiar faces,” says Bryn Elliot, a licensed associate broker at Signature Premier Properties who grew up in the Bayport-Blue Point area and has sold homes there for 20 years. “If I go to the deli or the store, you just bump into friends and people you went to school with. The business owners in town are very involved in the community, and helping out with charities and organizations and the Little League is a pretty big deal here.” Individuals and businesses alike can be counted on to pitch in with this kind of thing, and when people in the community need help, they can rely on their neighbors. “When people are in trouble, the community gets together and really supports one another,” says Julie Poidomani, a licensed associate broker at Realty Connect USA and local native with 22 years of experience selling homes here. “It’s one of the reasons I’ve stayed here my whole life.”
Blue Point is a waterfront community that has many activities including a leisurely walk.
Blue Point Nature Preserve is a small passive park with paved trails that wind through the park.
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Small fixer-uppers starting around $450,000
Blue Point’s homes vary greatly in style and age. Colonial revivals and farmhouses can date back to the late 1800s, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes often date between the 1930s and '60s, and there are a few more recently built New Traditionals. “It’s a bunch of eclectic, well-maintained homes from all different times in history,” Leogrande says. “There’s no two alike in either town, which is really wonderful. It’s a nice collection of beautiful homes, each with their own personality.” The neighborhood is in high demand, though, and there are usually only a handful of homes for sale at any time. “It’s a good sign when a community doesn’t have a lot of inventory,” says Norma Dispenza, another real estate salesperson with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. “That means people like the area enough that they want to stay. When there’s not a lot of turnover, everyone can really get to know their neighbors.” Inland homes range from $450,000 to about $800,000. Houses with water access typically cost between $650,000 and $2 million.
Homes here are at moderate risk for flooding and severe risk for wind damage, mostly during hurricane season. As a result, getting insurance to protect against this is an essential part of living here.
Various styles of homes is common on this street in Blue Point.
Blue Point you can see different types of Capes such as this one.
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Enjoying the bay at Corey Beach, renovated convent-turned-library
Corey Beach offers plenty of sand to relax on between dips in the Great South Bay. There are also a fishing pier, boat ramp and marina. A couple of restaurants are within walking distance of the beach, so it's easy to pop over for lunch before heading back to the water. Blue Point’s 1.5 miles of coastline offer more than just a beach, though — all kinds of water-based activities are popular here. “There’s fishing, crabbing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking,” says Barbara Leogrande, a licensed associate broker at Douglas Elliman who has lived in nearby Bayport for 26 years and has 15 years of experience selling homes here. “There’s lots of little canals that you can just drop your kayak in. Any kind of water access or enjoyment that you can think of, the town certainly utilizes that.” On land, Blue Point Nature Preserve is a popular spot for daily runs or walks. Its paved paths are friendly to strollers, bikes and mobility aids. Next to a marina on a creek that leads out into the bay, North Corey Park has a large, fenced-in playground, but dogs aren’t allowed inside.
The local library is a point of pride for residents of both neighborhoods. “The Bayport-Blue Point Library is one of the finest libraries on Long Island,” Leogrande says. “It used to be the Saint Ursula Center, which was a convent. So it’s a stunning building, and it’s been renovated and retrofitted for a library with all the bells and whistles on a beautiful piece of property.” The renovations, completed in December 2021, gave the neighborhood a state-of-the-art space with tall, airy ceilings. Regular community events at the library include fitness and crafts classes, canasta and Mah Jongg marathons, kids’ play groups, chef demonstrations and, of course, book clubs.
Blue Point lifestyle is filled with beach, boating and fishing.
The Patchogue - Blue Point Library is a choice for avid readers.
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Sports and robotics at Bayport-Blue Point schools
The Bayport-Blue Point School District has an A from Niche. The district contains only three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. “It’s not a very large school district, so you, by default, get to know everybody, which is a very comforting feeling,” Leogrande says. According to Leogrande and Elliot, the district is known for its sports teams — even beyond football. Blue Point Elementary School earns a B-plus Niche rating. James Wilson Young Middle School receives an A-minus. In 2023, the middle school’s fledgling Lego robotics team won first place at the Long Island Championship Tournament, catapulting the group to an international invitational. There, out of 80 teams, they tied for third place in the pit design category. Bayport-Blue Point High School has an A rating. In early 2024, the high school opened a wellness center designed to improve students’ social and mental health, with an outdoor wellness garden soon to follow.
Blue Point School is located near Montauk Highway in Blue Point.
James Wilson Young Middle School main entrance.
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Yearly race to Blue Point Brewery, St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual SRC Run to the Blue Point Brewery involves a 10-mile run to the brewery, after which runners enjoy food, live music and free beer. The Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade is another popular event, drawing over 20,000 people per year. “It involves the schools, business owners, bagpipes, some old cars and handmade floats,” Leogrande says. “It’s just a fun afternoon.” Poidomani says the parade doesn’t always fall on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, but that’s to ensure the hamlet can book bagpipe bands.
Highway access, LIRR station in nearby Patchogue
Montauk Highway runs through the neighborhood, and it takes just a couple of minutes to hop onto Nicolls Road. The nearest Long Island Rail Road station is 2 miles away in Patchogue. From there, the train takes commuters to Manhattan’s Penn Station in an hour and 40 minutes. Long Island MacArthur Airport is 6 miles away.
The Patchogue Train Station is popular for commuters of Blue Point.
Blue Point has a couple canals that snake through.
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Seasonal restaurants on the water, year-round spots along Montauk Highway
Blue Point has some great restaurants and daily essentials, but it’s still quiet — it lacks the buzzy energy of Patchogue, and that’s how locals like it. Bodhi’s Beach Shack adds a little excitement during the summer. Until Labor Day, it frequently hosts live music on a huge deck on Corey Beach. “People ride their bicycles there and hang out, watch the sunset,” Leogrande says. Just a couple of blocks from the beach, Flo’s Luncheonette has been a go-to spot since 1926. It retains a classic vibe, serving burgers and milkshakes from a window for customers to eat at covered picnic tables. Buoy 35, a newer waterfront spot, has already gained a following. “Even without plans, you just go there and bump into somebody you know," Elliot says. "It’s really that small-town feel."
Farther inland, year-round hotspots include JT’s Café and Blue Point Diner — both popular for breakfast and brunch in their classic diner interiors — and Cavanaugh’s, a typical sports bar known for its burgers. Blue Point has a few small businesses, including Devil's Rose Tattoo and several hair and nail salons. For more shopping and dining, Patchogue’s energetic downtown is just 2 miles away. King Kullen offers groceries right in Blue Point.
Flo's Famous Luncheonette is exactly that "Famous" in Blue Point.
King Kullen is a supermarket of choice in Blue Point.
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Living by the motto, 'Two Towns, One Community'
Blue Point shares a sense of community with its neighbor, Bayport. Athough the hamlets are in different townships — Blue Point in Brookhaven and Bayport in Islip — they act like a single community in many ways. They have different fire departments, post offices and ZIP codes, but that’s where the differences end. “Bayport and Blue Point share one school district, one library, and it is truly one community,” Elliot says. The Chamber of Commerce and the local paper, which is named the Bayport-Blue Point Gazette and displays the hamlets’ motto of, “Two Towns, One Community,” are also shared. Rather than shortening the name of where they live, locals often lengthen it, choosing to say they live in Bayport-Blue Point instead of divorcing the two hamlets. “I just love how everybody really watches out for each other,” Elliot says. “It’s really close-knit, and it’s quaint. I think the word 'quaint' would really be key to communicating what we’re all about.”
Blue Point has a strong Chamber presents.
Tan relax and enjoy friends at Corey Beach in Blue Point.
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Parks in this Area
Blue Point Nature Preserve
Trails
North Corey Park
Boating
Lake
Blue Point Veterans Memorial Park
Trails
Belzak Park
Playground
Bayport Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Corey's creek park
Picnic Area
Beach
Multi-Purpose Field
Billy's Park
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
13 min drive
Bus
Middle Rd & Nelson Ave
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Middle Rd & Blue Point Ave
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Montauk HWY & Blue Point Ave
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Blue Point Ave & Maple St
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Montauk HWY & Northwood Ln
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Middle Rd & Lanes End
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Middle Rd & Boylan Ln
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.17 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
5/29/2017Niche Review
Growing up in Blue Point has been a great experience. I live exactly 1 block away from the Great South Bay. I have had the option to walk to the beach when having a hard time. The town is really small and there isn't a lot of crime as a result. It's a quiet and quaint area.
3.0Current Resident
4/3/2023Niche Review
Awesome school district, but not a very diverse neighborhood. More on the conservative side and very expensive place to live.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blue Point
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Blue Point Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blue Point, Long Island sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Blue Point, Long Island over the last 12 months is $715,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Experience luxury waterfront living at The Harbour At Blue Point! Nestled in an exclusive bayfront gated community, this stunning home offers direct access to a private boat slip right outside your door with unobstructive bay views. Enjoy premier amenities, including a private sandy beach on the Great South Bay, two lighted tennis/pickleball courts, a heated 20x40 in-ground pool/ hot tub and a
Welcome to 12 Edwards Lane in beautiful South Blue Point. This fully renovated ranch has been tastefully designed to accommodate a casual yet refined lifestyle. Exuding coastal chic vibes with "pottery barn" charm, this truly turn key home awaits its new owner. Upon approach, the classic brick and granite exterior with mahogany portico offers a modern twist with a fresh color and black accents.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,776
Median Age
48
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,338
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,809
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
50.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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