Living in Hampton Bays, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton Bays · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton Bays has 15,706 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $134,216 (56% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $735,400, the median rent is $2,392/month.
Hampton Bays at a glance
- Population
- 15,706
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $134,216State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $735,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,392/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Hampton Bays a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hampton Bays
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampton Bays the median home value is $735,400, 121% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,392 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,285 a month in housing costs.
Hampton Bays median household income
The median household income in Hampton Bays is $134,216 and the income per person is $69,956. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hampton Bays: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,794
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 31.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.58
31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hampton Bays has many vacation and second homes.
Hampton Bays demographics
- Population
- 15,706
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 6,050
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton Bays ›
Education in Hampton Bays
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Hampton Bays have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 24.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton Bays
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Hampton Bays vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Bays | 15,706 | $134,216 | $735,400 | $2,392 |
| East Quogue | 5,406 | $93,710 | $844,100 | $2,327 |
| Shinnecock Hills | 2,545 | $132,708 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Flanders | 6,609 | $88,393 | $419,600 | $2,311 |
| Tuckahoe | 1,249 | $80,500 | $1,075,500 | $1,494 |
| Quogue | 760 | $89,896 | $1,805,600 | $3,375 |
| Southampton | 4,621 | $214,032 | $2,000,001 | $2,437 |
| Quiogue | 941 | $129,405 | $1,092,600 | — |
| Aquebogue | 1,869 | $93,523 | $613,200 | $2,706 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton Bays, NY?
The median household income in Hampton Bays is $134,216, 56% 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 Hampton Bays?
The median home value in Hampton Bays is $735,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hampton Bays?
The median gross rent in Hampton Bays is $2,392 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Hampton Bays, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Hampton Bays?
The median age in Hampton Bays is 44.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hampton Bays?
The average commute to work in Hampton Bays is 34 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton Bays?
The unemployment rate in Hampton Bays is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton Bays?
47.2% of adults in Hampton Bays 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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