East Hampton town, New York
East Hampton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Hampton town is a geographic entity located in Suffolk County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 29,400. The land area covers 74.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 29,400 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,251 | ±440 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 22,562 | ±323 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,251 | ±440 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,311 | ±304 |
| Median Home Value | $1,178,500 | ±$53,493 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,578 | ±$532 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $132,348 | ±$14,311 |
| Per Capita Income | $88,225 | ±$8,229 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,975 | ±1,311 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,915 | ±837 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
GUS Population: 29,090 (2024)
ID: 208920
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES
159 PANTIGO RD, EAST HAMPTON NY 11937-5901
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GUS Population: 1,535,909 (2024)
ID: 170437
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL LAW BUREAU CHIEF
PO BOX 6100, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788-0099
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | AMAGANSETT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | FISHERS ISLAND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GREENPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GREENPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Old Saybrook, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | MONTAUK, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Connecticut-Avery Point
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College | 15.6 mi away | 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT, 06340-6097 |
8604059000
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EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 159 MAIN STREET, EAST HAMPTON, NY, 11937 |
(631) 324-0222
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Mitchell College
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College | 16.3 mi away | 437 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT, 06320 |
8607015000
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AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 215 MAIN STREET, AMAGANSETT, NY, 11930 |
(631) 267-3810
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United States Coast Guard Academy
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College | 19.6 mi away | 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320 |
8604448444
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MONTAUK LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 871 MONTAUK HIGHWAY, MONTAUK, NY, 11954 |
(631) 668-3377
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Connecticut College
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College | 19.9 mi away | 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320-4196 |
8604471911
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JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 201 MAIN STREET, SAG HARBOR, NY, 11963 |
(631) 725-0049
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SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY SOCIETY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 37 NORTH FERRY ROAD, SHELTER ISLAND, NY, 11964 |
(631) 749-0042
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FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 988 ORIENTAL AVENUE, FISHERS ISLAND, NY, 06390 |
(631) 788-7362
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MONTAUK AP, NY US, located 9.6 miles from East Hampton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6° | 27.7° | 33.7° | 3.63" | — |
| February | 40.5° | 28.1° | 34.3° | 3.20" | — |
| March | 45.8° | 33.2° | 39.5° | 4.18" | — |
| April | 55.0° | 41.2° | 48.1° | 3.66" | — |
| May | 64.4° | 49.6° | 57.0° | 3.19" | — |
| June | 74.2° | 59.6° | 66.9° | 3.50" | — |
| July | 80.3° | 66.2° | 73.2° | 2.81" | — |
| August | 79.6° | 66.2° | 72.9° | 4.02" | — |
| September | 73.1° | 60.4° | 66.7° | 3.64" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 51.0° | 57.1° | 4.22" | — |
| November | 53.5° | 41.6° | 47.6° | 3.91" | — |
| December | 45.3° | 33.6° | 39.4° | 4.35" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Napeague CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Amagansett CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Northwest Harbor CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Montauk CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| East Hampton North CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610322194. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.