Southampton, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,557 Population 699/sq mi density
$177,045 Median Income $159,875 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,261,045 Zillow
$2,180 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$177,045 median income, 10.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,180/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Southampton, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$177,045
136% above
$159,875 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $2,261,045
Median Rent
$2,180/mo
87% above
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.6%
95% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Southampton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Southampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
236%
Home Value
709%
Rent
187%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
195%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southampton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southampton residents earn a median household income of $177,045 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $159,875. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Southampton is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,261,045. Median rent is $2,180/month, with 24.6% 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 1976.

Education

65.6% of adults in Southampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southampton 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

Population4,557
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density699/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$177,045
Per Capita$159,875
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,180
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$2,261,045
Housing Units3,884
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation23 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+36.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in Southampton was built in 1976.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
15.8% 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.