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Amagansett, New York, in Suffolk county, is 46 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 97 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Amagansett is home to some 1,067 residents.
In Amagansett, about 55% of adults are married. People in Amagansett have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
The people of the town are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in Amagansett.
In 2000, Amagansett had a median family income of $69,306. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Amagansett. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Amagansett.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($7,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Amagansett. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Amagansett was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.
In Amagansett, 68% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Amagansett it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Amagansett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Amagansett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Portion of People Married |  |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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