At a Glance
Median Income
$114,375
$133,992 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,249,348
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
46.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.5%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
7.9% smoking rate
How East Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Hampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Hampton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Hampton residents earn a median household income of $114,375 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $133,992. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Hampton is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,249,348. Median rent is $2,500/month, with 46.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
68.5% of adults in East Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Hampton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,277
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,375
Per Capita$133,992
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,500
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$2,249,348
Housing Units1,821
Rent Burden46.8%
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries65
Did You Know?
East Hampton was founded in 1648.
The median home in East Hampton was built in 1954.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.