Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Southampton, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,953
Population
8,404
Renter Mix
24% Rent
An exquisite resort community on Long Island’s Atlantic coast
Coastal
•
Beach
•
Historic
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.
Explore the City
Coopers Beach is located off of Meadow Lane in Southampton.
Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton.
Colonial homes overlook Southampton's beautiful ocean.
Southampton High School has newly renovated athletic fields.
You never know who you will run into in this charming town of Southampton.
Southampton has one of the biggest main streets in the Hamptons.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$146,008
Average: $174,142
Education
4,536
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,132
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Southampton, NY is $2,708 for a studio, $1,953 for one bedroom, $2,603 for two bedrooms, and $6,507 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southampton has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,953/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$52,887/month
2,965 Sq Ft
Learn More About Southampton
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southampton, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
249 Students
Southampton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
324 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
365 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
249 Students
Southampton Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-8
324 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
584 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Commuter Rail
Top Apartments in Southampton
Houses for Rent in Southampton
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby City Guides
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 September 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.