Southampton

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Southampton, NY Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,917

Population

8,404

Renter Mix

24% Rent

An exquisite resort community on Long Island’s Atlantic coast

Coastal Beach Historic Upscale Scenic Boating Fishing

Southampton, NY sits at the edge of the Atlantic on Long Island's South Fork, where salt air and crashing waves define this storied Hamptons village that has drawn New Yorkers east for generations. Founded in 1640 by settlers from Lynn, Massachusetts—making it one of New York State's oldest English settlements—Southampton balances lively Main Street lined with art galleries, boutique shops, and coffeehouses with stretches of open shoreline and quieter residential neighborhoods. While beaches draw summer crowds, the village maintains an intentional, relaxed pace year-round, with preserved architecture reflecting its deep community roots. The rental market favors cottage-style homes and smaller apartment communities over high-rises, preserving the town's low-density character. Whether seeking a studio or multi-bedroom rental, options move quickly given Southampton's enduring appeal as a place where downtown energy meets coastal tranquility.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$146,008

Average: $174,142

Education

4,536

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,132

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

48 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

27%

Housing Distribution

Southampton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southampton, NY is $2,693 for a studio, $1,917 for one bedroom, $2,556 for two bedrooms, and $6,390 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southampton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,917/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$60,853/month
1,912 Sq Ft
Condo
$53,166/month
1,817 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Southampton, NY

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Southampton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

365 Students

Tuckahoe School

Public

Grades PK-8

249 Students

Southampton Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

324 Students

Tuckahoe School

Public

Grades PK-8

249 Students

Southampton Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

324 Students

Southampton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

584 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shinnecock East County Park
  • Meschutt Beach County Park
  • South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
  • Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sears Bellows County Park

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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.