Westhampton, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
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
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
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
3,702 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$131,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$980,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,294 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 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 3 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 45
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Schools

Westhampton Middle School
2 miles, S 3.7 star
Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School
3 miles, SW 3.7 star

Colleges

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

Hospitals

Peconic Bay Medical Center
6 miles, N 3.2 star
Long Island Community Hospital
17 miles, W 1.4 star
St Charles Hospital
22 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
23 miles, W 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
31 miles, N 1 star
Westchester County Airport
57 miles, NW 1.4 star