Living in Sag Harbor, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sag Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Sag Harbor has 2,489 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $129,821 (51% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,615,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Sag Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 2,489
- Median age
- 51.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $129,821State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,615,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Sag Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 281% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sag Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sag Harbor the median home value is $1,615,900, 386% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Sag Harbor median household income
The median household income in Sag Harbor is $129,821 and the income per person is $121,139. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sag Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,109
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 46.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.19
46.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sag Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Sag Harbor demographics
- Population
- 2,489
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 1,134
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sag Harbor ›
Education in Sag Harbor
64.5% of adults 25 and older in Sag Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 34.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sag Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 55.1%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 9.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Sag Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| Shelter Island | 2,125 | $165,734 | $1,025,400 | — |
| East Hampton North | 6,006 | $109,035 | $1,077,000 | $1,964 |
| Shelter Island Heights | 1,230 | $113,091 | $1,157,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sag Harbor, NY?
The median household income in Sag Harbor is $129,821, 51% 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 Sag Harbor?
The median home value in Sag Harbor is $1,615,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sag Harbor?
The median gross rent in Sag Harbor is $3,501 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Sag Harbor, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 281% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sag Harbor?
The median age in Sag Harbor is 51.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sag Harbor?
The average commute to work in Sag Harbor is 18 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sag Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Sag Harbor is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sag Harbor?
64.5% of adults in Sag Harbor 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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