West Hampton Dunes, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
101 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
67 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,926 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
14.2% 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 4 5 40
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 53
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 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Eastport Elementary School
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
East Moriches School
3 miles, NW • 4.1 star
East Moriches Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

St Joseph's College-Long Island
17 miles, W • 3.7 star
Suffolk County Community College
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Peconic Bay Medical Center
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Long Island Community Hospital
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
St Charles Hospital
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
21 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
35 miles, N • 1 star
Westchester County Airport
56 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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