Living in East Hampton, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
East Hampton has 12,925 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $124,577 (30% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $349,000, the median rent is $1,393/month.
East Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 12,925
- Median age
- 43.6State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $124,577State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $349,000State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,393/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 85.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is East Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hampton the median home value is $349,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,393 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,363 a month in housing costs.
East Hampton median household income
The median household income in East Hampton is $124,577 and the income per person is $58,093. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in East Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,595
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.5%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.45
East Hampton demographics
- Population
- 12,925
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 5,248
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hampton ›
Education in East Hampton
39% of adults 25 and older in East Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
East Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton | 12,925 | $124,577 | $349,000 | $1,393 |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 4,875 | $118,150 | $310,300 | $1,357 |
| Portland | 9,434 | $118,929 | $337,400 | $1,129 |
| Terramuggus | 968 | $141,923 | $366,400 | — |
| Marlborough | 6,130 | $142,105 | $379,100 | $1,333 |
| Higganum | 1,742 | $127,759 | $331,300 | $1,707 |
| Moodus | 2,042 | $103,457 | $285,700 | $1,157 |
| Haddam | 8,644 | $114,426 | $379,700 | $1,567 |
| Middletown | 47,958 | $79,438 | $295,300 | $1,446 |
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What is the median household income in East Hampton, CT?
The median household income in East Hampton is $124,577, 30% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Hampton?
The median home value in East Hampton is $349,000, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in East Hampton?
The median gross rent in East Hampton is $1,393 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is East Hampton, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Connecticut median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in East Hampton?
The median age in East Hampton is 43.6 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in East Hampton?
The average commute to work in East Hampton is 30 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hampton?
The unemployment rate in East Hampton is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hampton?
39% of adults in East Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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