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Southampton, New York, in Suffolk county, is 39 miles SE of West Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 83 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Southampton is home to some 3,965 residents.
In Southampton, about 44% of adults are married. People in Southampton have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 20% of Southampton is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.
You'll see many senior citizens in Southampton.
In 2000, Southampton had a median family income of $61,016. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Southampton. Home-based work is more common in the village than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Southampton.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($38,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Southampton. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.
According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Southampton was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.
In Southampton, 78% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Southampton it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Southampton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Southampton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Southampton colleges • Southampton travel • Southampton apartments and mortgage.
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