Median Age
54 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
33%
Southold, NY
Area Guide
Experience the coastal lifestyle in this classic Long Island fishing village
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Southold, New York sits near the tip of Long Island's North Fork, where vineyards line the back roads and the Long Island Sound is never far from view. This town has a distinct identity shaped by agriculture, maritime heritage, and a slower pace of life that sets it apart from the bustle of metro New York, roughly 80 miles to the west. Unlike the Hamptons to the south, Southold has held onto a grounded, working-town character that draws people looking for something more rooted and real.
The town stretches across several hamlets, including Cutchogue, Peconic, and Mattituck, each with its own personality but all connected by a strong sense of place. North Fork wineries and farm stands have brought steady attention to the area, helping fuel a modest but consistent local economy. Stony Brook Southampton and other East End institutions add an educational presence to the broader region.
Rentals here lean toward single-family homes, cottages, and smaller apartment communities tucked within the hamlets. Lofts and high-rises are not part of the landscape. Instead, renters tend to find charming older homes, converted carriage houses, and modest multi-family buildings that reflect the town's historic architecture. Southold is one of the oldest English settlements in New York State, founded in 1640, a legacy that still shows in its preserved streetscapes and deep community pride.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,943
Average: $142,794
Education
3,488
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,632
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southold has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southold, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
305 Students
Southold Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 7-12
401 Students
Southold Junior Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
334 Students
Southold Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 7-12
401 Students
Southold Junior Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
334 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Custer Institute Observatory
- Red House Nature Center
- East End Seaport Maritime Museum
- Orient Beach State Park
- Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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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.