Living in Westhampton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westhampton · Census data 2020–2024
Westhampton has 3,900 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $119,886 (39% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,018,200, the median rent is $1,833/month.
Westhampton at a glance
- Population
- 3,900
- Median age
- 52.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $119,886State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,018,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,833/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Westhampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westhampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westhampton the median home value is $1,018,200, 206% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,573 a month in housing costs.
Westhampton median household income
The median household income in Westhampton is $119,886 and the income per person is $58,364. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Westhampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,267
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 42.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.84
42.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westhampton has many vacation and second homes.
Westhampton demographics
- Population
- 3,900
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 1,309
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westhampton ›
Education in Westhampton
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Westhampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westhampton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 8.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Westhampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhampton | 3,900 | $119,886 | $1,018,200 | $1,833 |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
| Quiogue | 941 | $129,405 | $1,092,600 | — |
| Westhampton Beach | 2,574 | $141,250 | $1,117,000 | $2,154 |
| Remsenburg-Speonk | 1,564 | $169,091 | $998,000 | $2,134 |
| Quogue | 760 | $89,896 | $1,805,600 | $3,375 |
| Eastport | 2,414 | $119,453 | $665,100 | $2,224 |
| Riverside | 4,038 | $59,318 | — | $2,846 |
| Flanders | 6,609 | $88,393 | $419,600 | $2,311 |
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What is the median household income in Westhampton, NY?
The median household income in Westhampton is $119,886, 39% 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?
The median home value in Westhampton is $1,018,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Westhampton?
The median gross rent in Westhampton is $1,833 per month, about 43.8% of household income.
Is Westhampton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westhampton?
The median age in Westhampton is 52.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Westhampton?
The average commute to work in Westhampton is 24 minutes; 22.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westhampton?
The unemployment rate in Westhampton is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westhampton?
51.9% of adults in Westhampton 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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