At a Glance
Median Income
$129,080
$64,463 per capita
Home Value
$688,900
Zillow: $962,134
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.6%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.3% smoking rate
How Hampton Bays Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hampton Bays's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampton Bays a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton Bays residents earn a median household income of $129,080 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,463. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% 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 Hampton Bays is $688,900 , 144% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $962,134. Median rent is $2,291/month, with 29.3% 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 1973.
Education
42.6% of adults in Hampton Bays hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton Bays has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population17,138
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,324/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born26.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,080
Per Capita$64,463
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
B+
Home Value$688,900
Rent$2,291
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$962,134
Housing Units8,980
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation29 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampton Bays was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
26.2% 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.