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Bridgehampton, New York, in Suffolk county, is 40 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 88 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Bridgehampton is home to some 1,381 residents.
In Bridgehampton, about 52% of adults are married.
Approximately 21% of Bridgehampton is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.
You'll see many senior citizens in Bridgehampton.
In 2000, Bridgehampton had a median family income of $74,583. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Bridgehampton. 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 Bridgehampton.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($36,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bridgehampton. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Bridgehampton was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.
In Bridgehampton, 74% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Bridgehampton it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Bridgehampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Bridgehampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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