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Hampton Bays

Hampton Bays

Located in Suffolk County

$1,079,998 Average Value
$684 Average Price per Sq Ft
90 Homes For Sale

Hampton Bays offers year-round coastal living with a big boating community

Brushing up against the Shinnecock Canal, Hampton Bays is a boating town surrounded by water on three sides. “Wherever you are in town, you can dock your boat behind your house or at the marina,” says Chris Chapin, a licensed real estate salesperson with Douglas Elliman and Hamptons local. “You can explore Great Peconic or Shinnecock Bay and enter the open Atlantic Ocean. You can even sail to nearby New London, Connecticut or Greenport, Rhode Island.”

Hampton Bays typically has slightly more year-round residents than seasonal, offering a small-town ambiance. “Hampton Bays is more relaxed than any of the other Hamptons,” says Vicky Reynolds, an associate broker at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty who has sold homes here for 35 years and is a fourth-generation Hamptons local. “To me, September, October, even November, are beautiful out here. I really love it.” Although Reynolds says more people are staying later in the year or even year-round since the pandemic, Hampton Bays gets quieter from November through February. A few seasonal restaurants in town shut down, making it quieter, and there’s less traffic.

Enjoy the view at Quogue Wildlife Refuge in nearby Quogue.
Enjoy the view at Quogue Wildlife Refuge in nearby Quogue.
Ponquogue Beach is a short drive from Hampton Bays.
Ponquogue Beach is a short drive from Hampton Bays.
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Waterfront activities like boating, fishing and swimming

Boating and sailing are incredibly popular here; fishers cast off from boats at least as often as they do land or piers. “If you’re into fishing, they have quick access to the ocean and for the deep sea fish,” Reynolds says. Hampton Bays has a beach on the Great Peconic Bay, and Ponquogue Beach offers swimming and surfing in the Atlantic Ocean about 3 miles away. Hampton Bays has a skate park with other athletic courts, and Good Ground Park’s outdoor amphitheater hosts afternoon community events throughout the year. Nearby, the 1,815-acre Hubbard County Park offers hiking, hunting and kayaking. The North Fork and its vineyards are 11 miles away.

Drop your boat in one of the local boat ramps around town and spend the afternoon on the water in Hampton Bays.
Drop your boat in one of the local boat ramps around town and spend the afternoon on the water in Hampton Bays.
Hampton Bays has a few big Marinas around the neighborhood.
Hampton Bays has a few big Marinas around the neighborhood.
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Unique architecture alongside typical Long Island housing styles

With so many custom-built homes, it’s easy to find unique architectural styles like cottages, 1980s contemporaries and modern houses alongside standard ranch-style and colonial homes. The median home price here is $940,000, which is much higher than the National Association of Realtor’s reported national median of $406,100, and Reynolds says that home prices are on the rise. Still, the median here is far less than in other nearby Hamptons like Southampton, where the median is $2.77 million. Hampton Bays’ waterfront homes start at around $1.5 million and can climb to $8 million. “Some houses are on the ocean bay, but they have a vista of the ocean, too, in the distance,” Reynolds says. “That’s how close it is to the ocean.” The area’s handful of condos and co-ops typically cost between $200,000 and $700,000.

Hampton Bays has plenty of waterfront homes and unique architecture.
Hampton Bays has plenty of waterfront homes and unique architecture.
Large colonial are also common in Hampton Bays.
Large colonial are also common in Hampton Bays.
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Hurricane season, below average crime score

According to climate risk data organization First Street, hurricane season brings a severe risk of high wind to Hampton Bays. Despite being a waterfront community, though, the group reports only a minor risk of flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps show that oceanfront homes are most at risk of flooding.

The community’s CAP Index crime score is 3 out of 10, below the national average of 4.

Italian eats at the San Gennaro Feast

During the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons, residents and visitors fill the streets along Good Ground Road while live music and the smells of fresh Italian cuisine and pastries waft through the air. Every fall, the weekend-long Italian festival features carnival rides, artisan vendors and meatball-eating contests.

Fresh seafood along the waterfront

“The community feels like a small town from the 1940s, where children ride their bikes in the street, and everything you need is within walking distance,” Chapin says. Seafood reigns supreme here, from waterfront restaurants like Cowfish to beloved spots like Out of the Blue where meals are served on paper plates at outdoor picnic tables. “You get to see all the boats coming in, and you get to see all the fishermen come in with the catch,” Reynolds says of dockside spots, adding that Out of the Blue has such good seafood that it supplies Manhattan sushi restaurants. Most of these restaurants are year-round, but not all; when the weather warms, people flock to Oakland’s for its open-air bar and live music right by the water.

Hampton Bays Plaza is home to major retailers like Macy’s and Petco, and the community has a movie theater. There are two grocery stores and a daily, year-round farm stand for fresh produce.

Enjoy some fresh lobster from Out of The Blue Seafood in Hampton Bays.
Enjoy some fresh lobster from Out of The Blue Seafood in Hampton Bays.
Be sure to dig in on the delicious fish and chips at happy hour at Buckley's Inn Between in Hampton Bays.
Be sure to dig in on the delicious fish and chips at happy hour at Buckley's Inn Between in Hampton Bays.
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Education at Hampton Bays schools

The Hampton Bays Union Free District gets a B from Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1.

Hampton Bays Middle School has been fully operational since the 08-09 school year.
Hampton Bays Middle School has been fully operational since the 08-09 school year.
Hampton Bays High School provides a full complement of AP and college-level courses.
Hampton Bays High School provides a full complement of AP and college-level courses.
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Sunrise Highway, LIRR to Montauk or NYC

Sunrise Highway passes through the neighborhood, but Montauk Highway, which is dotted with bus stops, serves as its main thoroughfare to reach shopping and dining. According to Reynolds, having these two roads running parallel keeps most of the traffic on Sunrise Highway, keeping the main street relatively quiet. Many locals drive to work nearby, as the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 20.7% of residents work in education, health care and social assistance. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is the nearest hospital at just over 8 miles away. From the Long Island Rail Road’s Hampton Bays Station, it takes 55 minutes to reach Montauk and at least two hours to reach New York City.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
5,621
Number of Homes for Sale
90
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
8.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,640
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,872
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,341
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
645
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
300
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,770

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Mar 28
    Open Sat 12AM - 2PM

    62 Canoe Place Rd Unit 5135, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

    $620,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 910 Sq Ft
    • 62 Canoe Place Rd
    • Unit 5135

    Discover this beautifully maintained condo in the heart of Hampton Bays, perfectly situated just minutes from top restaurants, the Bay, and stunning beaches. This recently updated unit offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing comfort, style, and convenience.Enjoy modern updates throughout, an inviting open layout, and a location that puts the best of the Hamptons right at

    Kimberly Padilla Maravilla Oversouth LLC

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  • Sunday, Mar 29
    Open Sun 1PM - 3PM

    11 Shell Rd, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

    $685,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 648 Sq Ft
    • 11 Shell Rd

    Charming Beach Cottage in Hampton Bays, A Perfect OasisNestled in the tranquil embrace of Hampton Bays, this beautifully renovated beach cottage offers a serene escape from the bustling world. Completed in June 2024, the renovation showcases thoughtful upgrades designed to blend modern luxury with classic coastal charm. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the airy expanse of a vaulted

    Brenda Giufurta Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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  • Saturday, Mar 28
    Open Sat 12PM - 12PM

    27 Realnautic Ct, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

    $3,200,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 27 Realnautic Ct
    • New 12 days ago

    At the end of a cul-de-sac sits this peaceful and spacious 6,000 +/- SF contemporary retreat with an extra-large heated gunite pool. Sited on 1.28 private acres, this sprawling home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, including an expansive and private second-level primary bedroom suite with a wood-burning fireplace, rear balcony deck, and office space. The open and inviting first level offers a

    Linda Kabot Saunders & Associates

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Hampton Bays Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
18,859
Median Age
43
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$117,002
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$143,952

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
40.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
9''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®®

60 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

40 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit Score®®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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