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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 10.39% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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.

Because of many things, Bayport is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Bayport really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Bayport perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

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.

One downside of living in Bayport, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.65 minutes every day commuting to work.

If knowledge is power, Bayport is a pretty powerful place. 53.14% of the adults in Bayport have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Bayport in 2022 was $65,675, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $262,700 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 Black or African-American. 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.