Sands Point

Is Port Washington, NY (Sands Point) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe594

Medium416

Low188

Other987

121 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape34

Child involved34

Assault3

Other55

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports an elderly person down a flight of stairs near East 21st and Robert S. Units F162 and 414 were dispatched to the location.	South St, Herricks, NY 11040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial automatic alarm at a fast-food restaurant on Sunrise Highway between Chestnut Street and State Street in Rockville Centre. Some responding units were later held or cancelled after the situation was assessed.	Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial automatic alarm at a fast-food restaurant on Sunrise Highway, with some units instructed to stand by while limited companies handled the call.	Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm near North Village Avenue by Wilson Lane and Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre. Crews coordinated access with workers at the rear of the building, confirmed they had entry, and the request for a callback or keyholder was canceled.	N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 961 and Medic 1 are transporting one patient from near May Avenue to Winthrop. Mileage and start of transport info were communicated.	1st St, Mineola, NY 11501	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, responders gained entry at a guidance center on Church Street, then re-secured the building but apparently set off the burglar alarm and requested police notification.	Church St, Freeport, NY 11520	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a middle-aged male is vomiting after recent lung surgery near May Avenue between Sylvan Lane and Nursery Lane. Patient removal is in progress with Medic 122 on scene in Irving.	May Ave, Westbury, NY 11590	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported automatic fire alarm at a child guidance facility near Church Street.	Church St, Freeport, NY 11520	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an automatic alarm at the South Shore Child Guidance Center, 114 Church Street (between West Merrick Road and Smith Street). It was noted as a Knox Box location; crews reported no evident fire conditions at the time.	Church St, Freeport, NY 11520	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for CPR in progress on an unresponsive elderly woman and a possible unresponsive minor female near Nancy Drive and nearby cross streets. Units responded code 1 based on radio reports of these medical emergencies.	Nancy Dr, Westbury, NY 11590	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$2,338,137

Average Rent

$6,728

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Nearby neighborhoods

Neighborhood Overview

Sands Point is a rural, coastal neighborhood in Port Washington, NY, featuring mostly medium to large single-family homes built primarily between 1940 and 1969, with some newer construction.

The neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate of 12.2%, which may indicate either weak demand or new housing not yet occupied, and a median home price of $2,338,137.

RuralCoastalHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Rural Neighborhood	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Sands Point's housing is primarily owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes, many well-established and some recently built.

Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1969, some 2000+

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood's coastal setting offers waterfront amenities and a distinctive nautical feel.

Vacancy is above average, possibly due to new construction or seasonal vacancies.

Families & Lifestyle

Sands Point is a wealthy, highly educated community with a strong presence of urban sophisticates and married couples.

Highly Educated — Over 80% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree.

Work From Home — More than a third of residents work from home, reflecting lifestyle and wealth.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher	82.6%
Married Couples	Higher than 95.3% of U.S. neighborhoods
Work From Home Rate	35.8%

Demographics

Executive, Manager, Professional Share	75.5%
Income Rank	Top 15% in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate	2.1%
Italian Ancestry	18.2%
Eastern European Ancestry	11.3%
Russian Ancestry	10.7%
Foreign Born	10.9%

Commute

Sands Point residents have a mix of commute patterns including a high rate of working from home and train use.

Sands Point offers a coastal lifestyle with a significant share of residents working from home and using train transit.

High Work From Home — 35.8% of residents work from home, a rate higher than most U.S. neighborhoods.

High Train Ridership — Nearly a quarter of residents commute by train, well above average.

Work From Home Rate	35.8%
Train Commute Rate	23.4%
Drive Alone Rate	36.3%
Main Commute Time	45-60 minutes

Homes for sale near 11549

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$450,000

2 bd | 2 ba | 1,477 sqft

11549 Helmond Way #113

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