Living in Amagansett, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amagansett · Census data 2020–2024
Amagansett has 821 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $166,875 (94% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,671,900.
Amagansett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Amagansett at a glance
- Population
- 821
- Median age
- 55State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $166,875State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,671,900State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.4%
- Average commute
- 61 min
Is Amagansett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 94% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Home values 295% higher than the state median; an average commute of 61 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Amagansett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amagansett the median home value is $1,671,900, 403% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Amagansett median household income
The median household income in Amagansett is $166,875 and the income per person is $91,137. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Amagansett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,521
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 81%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.82
81% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Amagansett has many vacation and second homes.
Amagansett demographics
- Population
- 821
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amagansett ›
Education in Amagansett
83.4% of adults 25 and older in Amagansett have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amagansett
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 61 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 72.1%
- Drive alone
- 27.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 50.9%
Amagansett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amagansett | 821 | $166,875 | $1,671,900 | — |
| East Hampton North | 6,006 | $109,035 | $1,077,000 | $1,964 |
| Springs | 9,163 | $144,836 | $948,500 | $3,332 |
| East Hampton | 1,297 | $106,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,620 |
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Amagansett, NY?
The median household income in Amagansett is $166,875, 94% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Amagansett?
The median home value in Amagansett is $1,671,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Amagansett, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 94% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 295% higher than the state median; an average commute of 61 minutes.
What is the median age in Amagansett?
The median age in Amagansett is 55 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Amagansett?
The average commute to work in Amagansett is 61 minutes; 72.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amagansett?
The unemployment rate in Amagansett is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amagansett?
83.4% of adults in Amagansett 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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