New York · Metropolitan Area
Southampton is a small town in New York with a population of 4,557. Residents earn $177,045 per year, which is 136% above the national average.
Based on current data, Southampton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Southampton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Southampton is $177,045, which is significantly higher than the national average — 136% above $75,149. This places Southampton among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Southampton is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,180 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Southampton is a highly educated community — 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Southampton 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 | 75.1% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.9% |
| 86% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $177,045 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $159,875 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% 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 | 0.63% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 28.7% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,151,864 |
| Median List Price | $2,600,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,600,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,915 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.7% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,180 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $37,027 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.63% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8766°N, 72.4031°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.6% |
| 95% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 28.7% |