New York · Metropolitan Area
Sag Harbor is a small town in New York with a population of 2,449. Residents earn $154,583 per year, which is 106% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sag Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sag Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sag Harbor is $154,583, which is significantly higher than the national average — 106% above $75,149. This places Sag Harbor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Sag Harbor is $1,516,800, making it a premium housing market at 438% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Sag Harbor is a highly educated community — 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Sag Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches, including 26.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $154,583 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $103,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,343 |
| County GDP | $139,014M |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Healthcare | 5,146 |
| Retail | 6,106 |
| Manufacturing | 1,670 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.84% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.0% |
| Census Median | $1,516,800 |
| 438% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,176,657 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $36,636 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.84% |
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,453/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.8 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 40 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9943°N, 72.2885°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.7% |
| 98% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,368/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.0% |