Living in East Hampton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
East Hampton has 1,297 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $106,250 (24% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,620/month.
East Hampton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 1,297
- Median age
- 57.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $106,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,620/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is East Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median.
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 $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,620 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
East Hampton median household income
The median household income in East Hampton is $106,250 and the income per person is $125,382. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,863
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 64.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.94
64.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Hampton has many vacation and second homes.
East Hampton demographics
- Population
- 1,297
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.9%
- Households
- 668
- Foreign-born
- 31.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hampton ›
Education in East Hampton
62% of adults 25 and older in East Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.6%
East Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton | 1,297 | $106,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,620 |
| East Hampton North | 6,006 | $109,035 | $1,077,000 | $1,964 |
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Amagansett | 821 | $166,875 | $1,671,900 | — |
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| Springs | 9,163 | $144,836 | $948,500 | $3,332 |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
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What is the median household income in East Hampton, NY?
The median household income in East Hampton is $106,250, 24% 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 East Hampton?
The median home value in East Hampton is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Hampton?
The median gross rent in East Hampton is $2,620 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is East Hampton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in East Hampton?
The median age in East Hampton is 57.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Hampton?
The average commute to work in East Hampton is 19 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hampton?
The unemployment rate in East Hampton is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hampton?
62% 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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