Living in Westhampton Beach, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westhampton Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Westhampton Beach has 2,574 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $141,250 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,117,000, the median rent is $2,154/month.
Westhampton Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,574
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $141,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,117,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,154/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Westhampton Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Home values 164% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westhampton Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westhampton Beach the median home value is $1,117,000, 236% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,154 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Westhampton Beach median household income
The median household income in Westhampton Beach is $141,250 and the income per person is $99,682. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Westhampton Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,388
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 57.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.45
57.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westhampton Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Westhampton Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,574
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 1,011
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westhampton Beach ›
Education in Westhampton Beach
61.8% of adults 25 and older in Westhampton Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westhampton Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.6%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Westhampton Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhampton Beach | 2,574 | $141,250 | $1,117,000 | $2,154 |
| Quiogue | 941 | $129,405 | $1,092,600 | — |
| Quogue | 760 | $89,896 | $1,805,600 | $3,375 |
| Westhampton | 3,900 | $119,886 | $1,018,200 | $1,833 |
| Remsenburg-Speonk | 1,564 | $169,091 | $998,000 | $2,134 |
| West Hampton Dunes | 107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| East Quogue | 5,406 | $93,710 | $844,100 | $2,327 |
| Eastport | 2,414 | $119,453 | $665,100 | $2,224 |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Westhampton Beach, NY?
The median household income in Westhampton Beach is $141,250, 64% 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 Westhampton Beach?
The median home value in Westhampton Beach is $1,117,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Westhampton Beach?
The median gross rent in Westhampton Beach is $2,154 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Westhampton Beach, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: home values 164% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westhampton Beach?
The median age in Westhampton Beach is 49.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Westhampton Beach?
The average commute to work in Westhampton Beach is 28 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westhampton Beach?
The unemployment rate in Westhampton Beach is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westhampton Beach?
61.8% of adults in Westhampton Beach 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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