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Westhampton Beach, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,476 Population 842/sq mi density
$137,888 Median Income $102,941 per capita
$1,102,000 Home Value $1,584,364 Zillow
$2,117 Median Rent 43.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$137,888 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$1,102,000 home value, $2,117/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westhampton Beach, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,888
83% above
$102,941 per capita
Home Value
$1,102,000
291% above
Zillow: $1,584,364
Median Rent
$2,117/mo
82% above
43.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
94% below
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
86% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Westhampton Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
183%
Home Value
391%
Rent
182%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westhampton Beach a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westhampton Beach residents earn a median household income of $137,888 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $102,941. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below 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 Westhampton Beach is $1,102,000 , 291% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,584,364. Median rent is $2,117/month, with 43.6% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Westhampton Beach reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.

Education

62.8% of adults in Westhampton Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westhampton Beach has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,476
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,888
Per Capita$102,941
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

C
Home Value$1,102,000
Rent$2,117
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$1,584,364
Housing Units2,443
Rent Burden43.6%

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+33.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in Westhampton Beach was built in 1975.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.