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Hampton Bays, New York

Introduction to Hampton Bays, New York

Hampton Bays, New York, in Suffolk county, is 35 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut and 77 miles E of New York, New York. The people of the town are in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Hampton Bays has a population of 12,236.

Hampton Bays History

The earliest settlements in this area took place around 1740. Early settlers called this area “Good Ground” and it went on to become the chief hamlet out of the eleven that were present in the region. Most of these hamlets consisted of a couple of families and a schoolhouse. The eleven hamlets developed and attracted tourists from New York City. In 1922, they merged to form Hampton Bays.

Hampton Bays and nearby Attractions

  • Sears Bellows County Park
  • Big Duck Museum
  • Southampton Historical Museum
  • Parrish Art Museum
  • Hubbard County Park
  • Indian Island County Park

Things To Do In Hampton Bays

Opportunities for a wide assortment of activities are available in Hampton Bays. The Sears Bellows County Park is spread over a huge expanse of land and provides facilities for many different activities. It has nature trails that provide opportunities for hiking and biking. Its beaches also provide opportunities for recreation.

Hampton Bays Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Hampton Bays Higher Education

SUNY at Stony Brook, Saint Joseph's College and Suffolk County Community College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Hampton Bays strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hampton Bays Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hampton Bays, NY

Comparing Hampton Bays to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Affordability of Rents24
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