Living in Southampton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southampton · Census data 2020–2024
Southampton has 4,621 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $214,032 (149% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,437/month.
Southampton at a glance
- Population
- 4,621
- Median age
- 56.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $214,032State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,437/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Southampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 149% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Southampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southampton the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,437 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Southampton median household income
The median household income in Southampton is $214,032 and the income per person is $162,978. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Southampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,857
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 57.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.71
57.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Southampton has many vacation and second homes.
Southampton demographics
- Population
- 4,621
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 1,648
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southampton ›
Education in Southampton
62.5% of adults 25 and older in Southampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southampton
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 45.3%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Southampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,621 | $214,032 | $2,000,001 | $2,437 |
| Tuckahoe | 1,249 | $80,500 | $1,075,500 | $1,494 |
| Shinnecock Hills | 2,545 | $132,708 | $1,375,000 | — |
| North Sea | 6,458 | $161,587 | $1,128,000 | $3,063 |
| Water Mill | 2,764 | $186,875 | $2,000,001 | $3,200 |
| Hampton Bays | 15,706 | $134,216 | $735,400 | $2,392 |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
| New Suffolk | 298 | $130,875 | $1,060,000 | — |
More for people moving to Southampton
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What is the median household income in Southampton, NY?
The median household income in Southampton is $214,032, 149% 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 Southampton?
The median home value in Southampton is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Southampton?
The median gross rent in Southampton is $2,437 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Southampton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 149% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Southampton?
The median age in Southampton is 56.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Southampton?
The average commute to work in Southampton is 22 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southampton?
The unemployment rate in Southampton is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southampton?
62.5% of adults in Southampton 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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