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Oceanfront community in the Hamptons
Tracing its origins to 1640, Southampton is the oldest English settlement in New York. It got its start as a farming, fishing and whaling village, but when the Long Island Rail Road extended into Sag Harbor in 1872, New York’s elite began seeking it out for its ocean beaches and natural beauty. Since then, Southampton has grown, but it’s still known for its beaches, large homes and even bigger estates. “It’s just an amazing place; the most amazing, beautiful beaches in the world, world-class restaurants,” says Ed Gaetjens, a licensed real estate salesperson with Saunders & Associates who has lived in the area for about 25 years and has sold homes there for seven years. “There are many ways to be on the ocean, to be on the bay. It’s just a really beautiful, picturesque place to be.” Southampton’s history as a vacation spot endures, with some people spending summers in their second homes here and leaving when the weather cools, but it’s not exclusive. Plenty of other residents live in the village year-round.
“It’s again one of the premier spots for banking, media, finance,” Gaetjens says. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is also a major local employer. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20.8% of residents work in professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services, while a close 20.2% work in education, health care and social assistance. Close behind at 17.4% is finance, insurance and real estate. Plenty of residents commute to work, but an usually high percentage — 23% — work from home.
Southampton's downtown is boutique shopping at it's best.
Some residents live in colonial homes overlooking Southamptons beautiful ocean.
Southampton residents enjoy the spectacular views of the Atlantic ocean.
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A long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean
Southampton is home to over 7 miles of coastline, all of it dotted with gorgeous beaches and windswept dunes. There are eight named beaches along this stretch, including the popular Coopers Beach. The public beach has a concession stand, plus lifeguards and live music on the weekends during the summer. Residents get a free parking spot at the beach, though its within walking distance of many homes. There are quieter beaches, including the residents-only Dune Beach. Located at the western tip of a spit of land that’s framed by both the bay and the ocean, Shinnecock East County Park has quiet, undeveloped beaches popular for fishing and self-contained camping — a kind of camping done in a vehicle that has all the necessities like water and a bathroom. There are a few inland parks that feature athletic fields, but the water is the focus in Southampton. Beyond beachgoing, fishing and boating are popular extracurriculars.
Southamptons famous coastline goes on for miles.
Coopers Beach is located off of Meadow Lane in Southampton.
Plenty of beachfront properties to choose from in Southampton.
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Large homes on private streets
The streets in Southampton are often lined with tall shrubs or densely planted trees, making many homes difficult to see from the road and adding a sense of privacy. Homes usually sit on larger lots, with the median lot size falling at just over half an acre; estates on multiple acres are also pretty common. “Some of the houses in the village are smaller and closer together but the bigger properties are in the estate section south of Hill Street,” says Deborah Pirro, a licensed real estate salesperson with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Southampton resident. Even Southampton’s smaller homes, which tend to be north of Hill street and closer to the village center, are usually at least 2,000 square feet. Homes closer to the village are more likely to have original architecture and have increased walkability. The median home price in Southampton is $2,895,000, much higher than the national median of $416,700. Homes can soar well beyond this, though. Most max out at around $20 million, but a stretch of waterfront estates in the area known as Billionaires Row can cost well over $100 million. “It’s where all the top people in finance, media, politics live on the ocean in Southampton,” Gaetjens says.
New traditional colonial style homes are fairly common in Southampton.
Southampton residents have ranch style homes with cross gabled roofs.
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Hurricane season on the coast, village police department
Just like the rest of Long Island, hurricane season impacts Southampton. There’s a moderate risk of flooding in the community, but wind factor is actually usually the biggest concern; there’s a severe risk of high winds.
Southampton Village has its own police department. In 2023, 10 violent crimes were reported, a 37% decrease from 2022. Property crime decreased 18% in 2023, from 61 cases in 2022 to 50 in 2023.
The beaches in Southampton are ranked some of the best in the nation.
Residents enjoy using the many fishing spots scattered all throughout Southampton.
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Shopping, dining and art galleries in Southampton’s downtown
Southampton’s walkable downtown is an almost horseshoe-shaped curve following Hill Street, Jobs Lane and Main Street. “Southampton Village is a quaint town with super high-end, pricey, really upscale boutiques and major retailers,” Gaetjens says. A wide range of restaurants dot the streets, serving anything from traditional American diner food to Mexican or Italian food. The little downtown is also home to the Southampton History Museum and, according to Pirro, several “beautiful” art galleries. “The Southampton Art Center is really vibrant,” she says. “There are gardens and sculptures to walk through. They do different events throughout the year featuring artists and they have wonderful programming for children and adults.”
Residents window shopping one of the many storefronts in downtown Southampton.
The Southampton Arts Center holds great events to attend with friends and family.
Residents can enjoy plenty of art galleries in Southampton.
Get a colorful new wardrobe at Johnny Was in Southampton.
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Huge Fourth of July Parade
Southampton’s annual Fourth of July Parade is among the oldest and largest on Long Island, featuring dancers and live music performances as well as Revolutionary War reenactors alongside local marching bands. Other holiday events tend to bring residents together even during the off season. “In the winter, the tree lighting is a really amazing event; everyone lines the streets for that,” Gaetjens says. The tree lighting begins with a parade, followed by the lighting and a fireworks show and wrapped up with a visit with Santa at the Southampton Cultural Center.
A small, highly-rated school district
The Southampton Union Free School District gets an A from Niche. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 8-to-1, the district consists of just one elementary school, one middle school and one high school.
Southampton High School has newly renovated athletic fields.
Southampton Intermediate School is the main school for students before moving on to high school.
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The Southampton Bypass and LIRR, but a trek to the closest airports
Southampton Bypass is the only major road that runs through Southampton, and it does so along the village’s northern edge. This helps maintain Southampton’s quiet atmosphere, but it is a bit of a drive to reach other major highways. Even though Southampton is so far east, it has its own Long Island Rail Road station. According to the USCB, 14.9% of residents rely on public transportation to get to work. From the station, it takes nearly 2 1/2 hours to reach Manhattan’s Penn Station, but other destinations are much closer. It takes just 45 minutes to reach Montauk on the LIRR. The Francis S. Gabreski Airport is about 16 miles away, but it doesn’t have commercial flights — only private jets that can be chartered. The nearest commercial airport is the Long Island MacArthur Airport about 41 miles away. It has direct flights to 13 domestic locations and connecting flights to many more.
The Southampton train station will take residents to Montauk or NYC.
Southamptons oceanfront community is beautiful all year round.
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On average, homes in Southampton, NY sell after 139 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southampton, NY over the last 12 months is $2,000,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located in the heart of Southampton Village, just a few blocks from renowned Main Street restaurants and shopping, this historic 3 bedroom shingle style home. Built in 1850, elegantly updated and upgraded over the years, the residence features charming interior spaces including a living room with wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, half bath and eat in gourmet kitchen with professional
This is what you've been waiting for - a picture-perfect Hamptons home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, set in a desirable waterfront community with private beach and bay access exclusive to residents. Recently enhanced with a brand-new heated pool and finished walkout basement (2025), this property blends timeless Hamptons charm with modern convenience. Wrapped in classic cedar-shake siding,
Located in the heart of Southampton Village, just a few blocks from renowned Main Street restaurants and shopping, sits a historic 3 bedroom shingle style home. Built in 1850, elegantly updated and upgraded over the years, the residence features charming interior spaces including a living room with wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, and eat in gourmet kitchen with professional
Located in the heart of Southampton Village, just a few blocks from renowned Main Street restaurants and shopping, this historic 3 bedroom shingle style home. Built in 1850, elegantly updated and upgraded over the years, the residence features charming interior spaces including a living room with wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, half bath and eat in gourmet kitchen with professional
This is what you've been waiting for - a picture-perfect Hamptons home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, set in a desirable waterfront community with private beach and bay access exclusive to residents. Recently enhanced with a brand-new heated pool and finished walkout basement (2025), this property blends timeless Hamptons charm with modern convenience. Wrapped in classic cedar-shake siding,
Perfectly sited between the charming shops, world-class restaurants, and pristine beaches of Southampton Village, this newly built estate offers an effortless blend of sophistication and coastal living.Step inside to discover an open and airy layout with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and abundant natural light that create an inviting, contemporary atmosphere. The chef’s kitchen is a
Located only 1.3 miles from the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, this adorable and stylish 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the ideal rental for the 2026 Shinnecock Open—or simply a relaxing Southampton escape.The interior features a newly renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a comfortable living room, and both a family and sitting room for added space and flexibility.
Welcome to 80 Towd Point Rd., Southampton! Imagine yourself relaxing on the deck with family and friends, experiencing a serene east end sunset... every night. On picturesque North Sea Harbor with your own dock to fish, kayak, swim or boat. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Eat in Kitchen with stainless appliances, living room, dining room looking out to the harbor, cac, washer/dryer. Escape
Chic and Stunning and 2022 renovation complete! Spend your Summer in one of the Hamptons most popular rentasl. This stylish and light filled home includes 3 levels of finished space, with privacy and also room to gather as a group. Complete with heated gunite pool, an expansive and beautifully landscaped property, tennis and private beach. Centrally located between the Villages of Southampton
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