Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
29%
Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,656
Population
3,543
Renter Mix
24% Rent
All the charm of a small town with a dash of Long Island sophistication
Upscale
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Coastal
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Waterfront
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Boating
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Fishing
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Sag Harbor sits at the edge of the Hamptons where whaling history and waterfront life shape every corner of this small but storied Long Island village. The entire business district along Main Street holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, giving everyday errands a backdrop of 19th-century architecture and seafaring heritage. Strolling to the harbor, browsing independent boutiques, and catching a show at the historic Bay Street Theater are all part of the routine here. Sag Harbor Village sits within easy reach of East Hampton and Southampton, so the dining and recreation options extend well beyond the village limits.
The rental landscape here leans toward character-filled cottages, historic homes converted into apartment communities, and waterfront townhomes that put Gardiners Bay practically in your backyard. Inventory is limited given the village spans just two square miles, so available rentals tend to move quickly. Once designated as one of the first official ports of entry into the United States, Sag Harbor carries that sense of significance into the present, hosting the beloved Harborfest each fall as a tribute to its maritime roots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,673
Average: $139,977
Education
1,917
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,733
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sag Harbor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sag Harbor, NY is $2,656 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Sag Harbor has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,656/month
497 Sq Ft
House
$61,671/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sag Harbor, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
431 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
502 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
502 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
- South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
- LongHouse Reserve
- Cedar Point County Park
- Custer Institute Observatory
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.