Westhampton Beach, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,476 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$137,888 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,102,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,649 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.3% 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 30
Feb 2 8 32
Mar 4 5 39
Apr 4 1 48
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 44
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Westhampton Beach Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Westhampton Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Quogue Elementary School
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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

Peconic Bay Medical Center
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
Long Island Community Hospital
18 miles, W • 1.4 star
St Charles Hospital
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

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