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Sound Beach
City in New York, United States
Overview
Sound Beach is a peaceful hamlet along Long Island's North Shore, known for its laid-back vibe, waterfront scenery, and close-knit residential feel. It offers easy access to beaches, parks, and scenic trails, making it ideal for those seeking tranquility not far from New York City.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.96°, -72.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,510
Local Cost
$2,530
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1205 mm
Internet Speed
310 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
CTO
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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