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Hampton Bays, NY


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Hampton Bays, New York

Hampton Bays, New York, in Suffolk county, is 35 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Hampton Bays

In Hampton Bays, about 51% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Hampton Bays.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampton Bays had a median family income of $58,773.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Hampton Bays residents, with $7,050. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hampton Bays Housing

In Hampton Bays, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, Hampton Bays may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Hampton Bays, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

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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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