New York · Metropolitan Area
Westhampton Beach is a small town in New York with a population of 2,476. Residents earn $137,888 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Westhampton Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. 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. Westhampton Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Westhampton Beach is $137,888, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Westhampton Beach among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Westhampton Beach is $1,102,000, making it a premium housing market at 291% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,117 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Westhampton Beach is a highly educated community — 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Westhampton Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. 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 36.
| English Only | 85.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.5% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,888 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $102,941 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,522 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $113,245 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below 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 | 1.15% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 47.3% |
| Public Transit | 6.4% |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |
| Census Median | $1,102,000 |
| 291% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,584,364 |
| Median List Price | $1,905,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,905,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $806 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,117 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $47,667 |
| Rent Burden | 43.6% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,682 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.15% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| 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 | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8070°N, 72.6451°W |
| County FIPS | 36103 |
Winner: Republican by 10 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.8% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,146 |
| Restaurants | 4,024 |
| Retail Stores | 6,106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 154 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 47.3% |
| Public Transit | 6.4% |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |