Overview

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 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.

Demographics

People

Total Population14,280
Male Share of the Population50.3%
Female Share of the Population49.7%
Senior Citizens19.2%
Employed Population 16+7,247
Age of the Population43

Families

% of people married51.2%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher31.9%
Median Earnings25+$44,276
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$21,996
Median Earnings With High School Degree$32,003

Wealth

Median Family Income$93,015
% Above Poverty Level92.6%
% Below Poverty Level7.4%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time32 minutes
% Working from Home3.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.3%
% Using Public Transportation4.6%

Housing

People Living Alone28.8%
Median Gross Rent$1,712
Median House Value$464,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)32.4%
Irish20.8%
Italian15.4%
German12.9%
Polish6.7%
English6.1%
Russian2.1%
Greek1.6%
Norwegian1.4%
French Except Basque1.4%
Scottish1.4%
US/American0.9%
Arab0.8%
Lithuanian0.8%
Portuguese0.7%
Jamaican0.6%
Brazilian0.6%
West Indian0.6%
Danishn0.5%
Dutch0.5%
Ukrainian0.4%
Swedish0.3%
Romanian0.3%
Welsh0.3%
Hungarian0.3%
Egyptian0.3%
Austrian0.3%
Turkish0.2%
Moroccan0.2%
Lebanese0.2%
Czech0.2%
Swiss0.2%
Canadian0.1%
Latvian0.1%
Serbian0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Slovak0.1%
Maltese0.1%
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Hampton Bays Almanac

CategoryValue
CountySuffolk County
Standard Zip Codes11946
Phone Area Codes631
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Approximate Latitude40.86
Approximate Longitude-72.52

Hampton Bays Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationRIVERHEAD RESEARCH FARM
Distance12.4 miles
Jan Temp24 to 39 F
Apr Temp40 to 59 F
Jul Temp65 to 84 F
Oct Temp47 to 65 F
Annual Precip46.8 inches
StationGREENPORT POWER HOUSE
Distance17.8 miles
Jan Temp24 to 38 F
Apr Temp40 to 55 F
Jul Temp66 to 80 F
Oct Temp48 to 63 F
Annual Precip45.9 inches
StationBRIDGEPORT SIKORSKY AP
Distance38.2 miles
Jan Temp23 to 37 F
Apr Temp41 to 57 F
Jul Temp66 to 82 F
Oct Temp46 to 63 F
Annual Precip44.1 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
East Quogue4,797$108,581
Flanders4,787$79,573
Jamesport1,085$101,607
Quogue803$118,077
Westhampton Beach1,653$122,135

Hampton Bays Public Libraries

Hampton Bays Public Library
52 PONQUOGUE AVENUE
Hampton Bays, New York
(631) 728-6241

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Hampton Bays Public Schools

Hampton Bays Elementary School
72 Ponquogue Ave
ZIP: 11946
(631) 723-2121
Primary
Total Enrollment 834
Hampton Bays High School
88 Argonne Rd
ZIP: 11946
(631) 723-2110
High
Total Enrollment 700
Hampton Bays Middle School
70 Ponquogue Ave
ZIP: 11946
(631) 723-4700
Middle
Total Enrollment 628
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