Hampton Bays, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
17,138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,080 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$688,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,223 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,915 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 31
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 5 5 39
Apr 5 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NY State Senate District 1, NY Assembly District 1, NY
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Schools

Hampton Bays Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Hampton Bays Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Hampton Bays High School
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
East Quogue School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

St Joseph's College-Long Island
27 miles, W • 3.7 star
Suffolk County Community College
28 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Peconic Bay Medical Center
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Long Island Community Hospital
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
34 miles, N • 1 star
Westchester County Airport
64 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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