Living in Wainscott, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wainscott · Census data 2020–2024
Wainscott has 612 residents with a median age of 65.2. The median household income is $130,833 (52% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Wainscott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wainscott at a glance
- Population
- 612
- Median age
- 65.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $130,833State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Wainscott a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wainscott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wainscott the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Wainscott median household income
The median household income in Wainscott is $130,833 and the income per person is $103,668. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Wainscott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 918
- Owner-occupied
- 94.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.2%
- Vacant
- 66.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.82
66.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wainscott has many vacation and second homes.
Wainscott demographics
- Population
- 612
- Median age
- 65.2
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 50.7%
- Households
- 306
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wainscott ›
Education in Wainscott
59.2% of adults 25 and older in Wainscott have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wainscott
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Drive alone
- 53.3%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.1%
Wainscott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainscott | 612 | $130,833 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Bridgehampton | 1,531 | $139,486 | $1,764,800 | — |
| East Hampton | 1,297 | $106,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,620 |
| Sag Harbor | 2,489 | $129,821 | $1,615,900 | $3,501 |
| East Hampton North | 6,006 | $109,035 | $1,077,000 | $1,964 |
| Northwest Harbor | 5,205 | $160,375 | $1,573,300 | $1,807 |
| Noyack | 4,782 | $118,728 | $1,085,500 | $2,369 |
| Water Mill | 2,764 | $186,875 | $2,000,001 | $3,200 |
| North Haven | 967 | $154,653 | $1,916,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wainscott, NY?
The median household income in Wainscott is $130,833, 52% 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 Wainscott?
The median home value in Wainscott is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Wainscott, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Wainscott?
The median age in Wainscott is 65.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Wainscott?
The average commute to work in Wainscott is 17 minutes; 32.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wainscott?
The unemployment rate in Wainscott is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wainscott?
59.2% of adults in Wainscott 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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