Living in Bridgehampton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgehampton · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgehampton has 1,531 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $139,486 (62% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,764,800.
Bridgehampton at a glance
- Population
- 1,531
- Median age
- 51.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $139,486State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,764,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bridgehampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 316% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bridgehampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgehampton the median home value is $1,764,800, 430% 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.
Bridgehampton median household income
The median household income in Bridgehampton is $139,486 and the income per person is $120,438. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bridgehampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,315
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 74.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.52
74.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bridgehampton has many vacation and second homes.
Bridgehampton demographics
- Population
- 1,531
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 600
- Foreign-born
- 19.8%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgehampton ›
Education in Bridgehampton
70.3% of adults 25 and older in Bridgehampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgehampton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 40.3%
- Drive alone
- 37.7%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 17.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Bridgehampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| Water Mill | 2,764 | $186,875 | $2,000,001 | $3,200 |
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| North Sea | 6,458 | $161,587 | $1,128,000 | $3,063 |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| East Hampton | 1,297 | $106,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,620 |
| East Hampton North | 6,006 | $109,035 | $1,077,000 | $1,964 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgehampton, NY?
The median household income in Bridgehampton is $139,486, 62% 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 Bridgehampton?
The median home value in Bridgehampton is $1,764,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Bridgehampton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 316% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bridgehampton?
The median age in Bridgehampton is 51.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bridgehampton?
The average commute to work in Bridgehampton is 22 minutes; 40.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgehampton?
The unemployment rate in Bridgehampton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgehampton?
70.3% of adults in Bridgehampton 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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