Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
26%
Wainscott
Wainscott, NY Area Guide
Enjoy upscale rural seclusion in the Hamptons
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Wainscott rests on the South Fork of Long Island, within the Town of East Hampton. A secluded, predominantly residential area, Wainscott boasts Atlantic beach access and convenience to a number of recreational venues, including Poxabogue Golf Course, Sag Harbor Golf Course, East Hampton Tennis Club, and Town Line Beach.
Wainscott also features a commercial strip along the Montauk Highway, with a variety of shops, eateries, gyms, and convenience stores. Neighboring areas of Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor offer additional amenities as well, from the Children’s Museum of the East End to the Bay Street Theatre. Getting around from Wainscott is easy with access to the East Hampton Airport and multiple Long Island Rail Road stations.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$175,000
Average: $188,402
Education
413
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
366
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wainscott has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wainscott, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
20 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
- LongHouse Reserve
- Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
- Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge
- Cedar Point 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.